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Island and are now bound thither shall be repossessed of their several houses and plantations which formerly they enjoyed in the condition they shall be found at the arrival of these ships, and all new planters shall upon their arrival have 20 acres Of land rough and smooth. Each family shall have besides 2 cows given them freely with provision gratis out of the Company's Magazine for their maintenance for the space of nine months.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers back to the 17th century, presenting extracts from the original records of the East India Company's administration of the island of St. Helena. With a unique insight into the challenges and triumphs of establishing a presence on the island, the book reveals the day-to-day realities of everyday life for the inhabitants and the decisions made by the Governor and Council. The difficulties of establishing a permanent colony, including apprehensions about the activities of pirates, form a backdrop to the narrative, alongside the fascinating efforts to develop the island's economy through agricultural initiatives and the establishment of a sugar plantation by the Company. The author presents a balanced perspective on the complex and often fraught relationships between the Company, the military, and the civilian population. This book is an essential resource for those interested in the history of colonialism, the East India Company, and the unique history of St. Helena. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282112424_0
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