A description of the island of Saint Helena, with twelve numbered points of interest keyed to the letterpress text below that appears on either side of the caption title. Below the title are two columns of text with detailed description of the topography, history, defenses, towns, roads, weather, vegetation, animals (native and those breed by the English), fishing, naval traffic, population (white and black), its governance and relationship to the East India Company and its use by the British navy
Description:
Caption title., Engraved view "Saint Helena from the roads" at head, with imprint "Published Augt. 1815 by J. and E. Wallis ...", First line: This island is situated in 15 deg. 55 min. south latitude, and 5 deg. 49 min. west longitude, from Greenwich., and Imperfect; sheet cut into two, with engraved view mounted above letterpress text. For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Printed for J. and E. Wallis, 42, Skinner-Street, Snow-Hill; and J. Wallis, Jun., Marine Library, Sidmouth
Eleven views in three rows, arranged around a larger central image of "A view of the island of St. Helena"; the ten smaller views, four in the top row, two in the middle row, and four in the third row, show images of various boats, ships and other sailing vessels on the sea
Alternative Title:
View of the island of Saint Helena
Description:
Titles etched below images., Publication date based on date assigned by Isaac to other Davison prints., Plate numbered "45" in upper right corner., and Not in: Isaac, P. Some Alnwick caricatures.
Publisher:
Printed and published by W. Davison, Alnwick
Subject (Geographic):
Saint Helena
Subject (Topic):
Boats, Sailing ships, Warships, British, and French