West India Islands. / St. Christoperhs. / St. Lucia. / Nevis.

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Very good. Original centerfold exhibits some light toning. Transference. Original platemark visible. Size 20.5 x 24 Inches. This is John Thomson's 1814 map of the Caribbean Islands of St. Kitts, St. Lucia, and Nevis. This map was issued in the year St. Lucia was ceded to the British Empire. A Closer Look The sheet presents three separate maps: The main map focuses on St. Kitts (St. Christophers). A smaller inset appears at bottom center, expanding coverage of southeast of St. Kitts to include nearby Nevis. A third inset, in the lower right, details St. Lucia. All three focus on costal features, with very little inland detail, likely betraying Thomson's sources as nautical charts. Nonetheless, important churches and topographical elements are noted. St. Kitts and Nevis - Historical Context In 1814, St. Kitts, also known as Saint Christopher, and nearby Nevis, were key jewels in the British colonial Caribbean crown. Having been contested over by both the British and French across previous centuries, it solidified as a British possession in the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht. The island's economy was anchored in the plantation system, primarily centered around sugar production, which relied heavily on the labor of enslaved Africans. Today, St. Kitts, as part of the federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, is a vibrant Caribbean nation known for its rich history, stunning natural beauty, and diverse cultural heritage. Moving beyond its colonial and sugar-centric past, the island has successfully pivoted towards tourism as a primary economic driver. St. Lucia - Historical Context In the year this map was issued 1814, St. Lucia was formally and permanently ceded to Great Britain after over a century of changing hands. The island nonetheless bore cultural imprints from both empires. Sugar cane plantations sprawled across its landscapes, underpinned by the labor of enslaved Africans, making it a vital cog in the lucrative West India sugar economy. Publication History and Census This map was prepared and engraved in 1814 in Edinburgh for inclusion in the 1817 first edition of John Thomson's New General Atlas . It was engraved by Robert Kirkwood and his son, also Robert. The map is well represented in institutions and appears on the market from time to time. References: Rumsey 1007.070. Phillips (Atlases) 731.

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West India Islands. / St. Christoperhs. / St. Lucia. / Nevis.
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1814 Thomson Map of West Indies Islands: St. Christophers, St. Lucia, and Nevis
Veröffentlichungsjahr
1814
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1. Auflage
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WEST-INDIES-CARIBBEAN

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