Tracts Relative to the Island of St. Helena: Written During a Residence of Five Years (1816)

Tracts Relative To The Island Of St. Helena: Written During A Residence Of Five Years (1816) is a book written by Alexander Beatson. The book is a collection of tracts that provide a comprehensive account of the author's experiences and observations during his five-year stay on the island of St. Helena. Beatson was a British naval officer who was stationed on the island during the early 19th century. The tracts cover a wide range of topics, including the geography, climate, flora, and fauna of the island, as well as the social and economic conditions of its inhabitants. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the island's history, including its role as a strategic location during the Napoleonic Wars. Overall, Tracts Relative To The Island Of St. Helena is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of this unique island.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.