Schomburgk, Robert H. (Robert Hermann), Sir, 1804-1865
Title:
The history of Barbados : comprising a geographical and statistical description of the island : a sketch of the historical events since the settlement; and an account of its geology and natural productions / by Sir Robert H. Schomburgk, PH.D., Knight of the Royal Prussian Order of the Red Eagle ; of the Royal Saxon Order of Merit ; of the Royal French Order of the Legion of Honour ; Corresponding member of the Royal Geographical, the Zoological, and the Entomological Society of London ; Member of the Imperial Academy Leop. Carol. Nat. Curios. &c. ; Honorary member of the Barbados General and of the St. Philip's District Agricultural Society.
Published / Created:
London : Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans, 1848.
Physical Description:
xx, [2], 722 p., [10] leaves of plates ([1] folded) : ill., map ; 26 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Two of the plates are engravings printed in green, signed: Ehrenberg del. J. de C. Sowerby sct. The remaining plates are tinted lithographs (one tint), signed: Drawn on stone by W.L. Walton from a sketch by Hedges. Hullmandel & Walton lithographers.
Subject Terms:
Barbados. | Barbados -- History. | Barbados -- Description and travel. | Natural history -- Barbados. | Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans -- Publisher. | Taylor, Richard -- Printer. | Taylor, John Edward -- Printer.
Ehrenberg, Christian Gottfried, 1795-1876, ill. | Hedges, W. S., ill. | Walton, W. L., fl. 1834-1855, engraver. | Sowerby, James de Carle, 1787-1871, engraver. | Hullmandel & Walton, lithographer.