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. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the island of St. Helena, a small volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean. The author traces the island's history from its discovery by the Portuguese in the early 16th century to the year 1806, covering its colonization by the Dutch and the English, its role as a strategic naval base, and its association with the famous exiled French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. The book also includes descriptions of the island's geography, flora and fauna, and the customs and traditions of its inhabitants. The author draws on a range of historical sources, including official records, personal accounts, and local legends, to provide a rich and detailed portrait of this fascinating island and its place in world history.""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.