A History Of The Island Of St. Helena From Its Discovery By The Portuguese To The Year 1806 (1808)

""A History Of The Island Of St. Helena: From Its Discovery By The Portuguese To The Year 1806"" is a book written by Thomas H. Brooke and published in 1808. It provides a detailed account of the history of the island of St. Helena from the time of its discovery by the Portuguese in the early 16th century up until the year 1806.The book covers the island's early history and the various European powers that attempted to colonize it. It also delves into the island's role in the transatlantic slave trade and the impact of the British East India Company's establishment of a garrison on the island in the late 17th century.The author provides a comprehensive overview of the island's economy, including its agriculture, fishing, and trade. He also covers the island's social and cultural history, including the development of its unique Creole language and the role of religion on the island.The book concludes with an account of the island's significance during the Napoleonic Wars, particularly as the site of Napoleon Bonaparte's exile from 1815 until his death in 1821. Overall, ""A History Of The Island Of St. Helena"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this small but significant island in the South Atlantic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.