A Description of the Spanish Islands and Settlements On the Coast of the West Indies, Compiled from authentic Memoirs, Revised by Gentlemen who have resided many Years in the Spanish Settlements ...

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“Several of the principal Officers in the British Navy, during the Course of the last War with Spain, having found on board their respective Prizes, many curious Draughts and Surveys of the Spanish Settlements in the West Indies, with a most disinterested public Spirit, have communicated them to the Editor for the Service of British Navigators”. The first edition was published in 1762; as the war with Spain in the West Indies was coming to a close, the demand was limited. This edition, published by Thomas’ son Thomas jr. and partner William Faden, was issued as tension in the West Indies between England and France was rising. Sabin, 35961.

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