A Picturesque Tour Of The Island Of Jamaica: From Drawings Made In The Years 1820 And 1821 (1825)

By James Hakewill

Book Overview

""A Picturesque Tour of the Island of Jamaica: From Drawings Made in the Years 1820 and 1821"" is a book written by James Hakewill and published in 1825. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the island of Jamaica through a series of drawings and illustrations. Hakewill, an English architect and artist, visited Jamaica in 1820 and 1821 and documented his travels through sketches and watercolor paintings. The book features over 30 illustrations of various landmarks, buildings, and landscapes of Jamaica, including Kingston, Spanish Town, Montego Bay, and Port Royal. The drawings are accompanied by descriptive text that provides historical and cultural context for each location. The book also includes a map of Jamaica, showing the different parishes and towns. Throughout the book, Hakewill provides insight into the social and economic conditions of Jamaica during the early 19th century. He discusses the island's history, its people, and the impact of slavery on the economy. The book is a valuable resource for historians, art enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history and culture of Jamaica.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166432203
• ISBN13: 9781166432201
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"