The History of Barbados Comprising a Geographical and Statistical Description of the Island;a Sketch of the Historical Events Since the Settlement; and an Account of the Geology and Natural Productions Complete with Large Scale Facsimile Map.

Robert H Schomburgk

ISBN 10: 0714619485 / ISBN 13: 9780714619484

Published by Frank Cass, 1998

About this Item

*** BOOK in fine condition. Green boards with gilt title on spine and gilt rules on both boards adjacent to the spine. Previous owner's small printed name label on front free endpaper. xx, 722 pages + 3 page publisher's catalogue. This is a facsimile edition of the original 1848 edition and is #19 in the publisher's West Indian Studies. Frontispiece, sub- title page vignette, six plates and 13 woodcuts, a list of subscribers to the original, a barometric chart and several appendixes. There is, most unusually, a 50x60cm facsimile map of the island, scale 1" = 1 mile, "A New and Accurate Map of the Island of Barbadoes, Divided into its Parishes. Containing all the Towns, Plantations, Forts, Capes, Bays &c, Actually Surveyed by William Mayo with Some Late Improvements 1756". The map is reproduced onto stiff cartridge paper and is in 16 panels. Cellophane protected dust jacket. The map is free of the book and is printed on high quality art paper. See Image. Like all our books, this one is in stock and immediately available. Please note; the seller will bear all costs for extra insurance and tracking on this book. packed weight between 1.2 to 1.5kg. Size: 240x160mm.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of Barbados Comprising a Geographical and Statistical Description of the Island;a Sketch of the Historical Events Since the Settlement; and an Account of the Geology and Natural Productions Complete with Large Scale Facsimile Map.
• Publisher: Frank Cass
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0714619485
• ISBN 13: 9780714619484
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Facsimile 3rd Reprint.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • British Colonial History

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Synopsis

This classic in West Indian history is invaluable, not only for a study of the history of Barbados, but for its wealth of information about the island.

About the Author

Sir Robert Schomburg