Extracts From the St. Helena Records (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Hudson Ralph Janisch

9780484272834: Extracts From the St. Helena Records (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484272837 ISBN 13: 9780484272834

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Delve into the real history of St. Helena with the St. Helena Records edition

Juxtaposing old record books with later commentary, this work presents the authentic letters, orders, and events that shaped the island from its early days to the 19th century. The edition preserves original spelling and phrasing to convey the era’s voice and texture.

This collection offers a window into:

Daily life, governance, and the challenges of a remote colonial outpost, told through official correspondence and public records.

Surviving an era of naval and military activity, with notes on plans for settlement, troop movements, and island administration.

Exact excerpts from the historic records that reveal decisions, debates, and daily routines.
Introductions and annotations that frame the material for modern readers without altering the original tone.
A sense of the island’s social fabric, including interactions among governors, planters, and inhabitants.

Ideal for readers of archival history, colonial studies, and anyone curious about life on a remote island in the Atlantic. This edition makes the St. Helena Records accessible to researchers and curious fans alike.

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