Author: Sampson Jeremiah
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781715305246
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Tristan da Cunha Island, Historical Profile. The people and Culture. Tristan da Cunha is a group of volcanic islands located in the southern Atlantic Ocean the most remote inhabited archipalago in the world. Tristan da Cunha is discovered in the 16th century by the Portuguese explorer Tristan da Cunha. Tristan da Cunha is annexed by the British, in 1816, as a British colony. The British had taken an interest in Tristan da Cunha as a base to prevent the French from liberating Napoleon who, from 1815 to 1821, was banned to Saint Helena also in the southern Atlantic Ocean. Initially, Tristan da Cunha is administered from Cape of Good Hope and made a dependency of Saint Helena in 1938. Saint Helena, itself, becomes a British dependency in 1981 and a British overseas territory in 2002. In 2009, the status of the dependencies of Saint Helena Ascension has become a dependency of Saint Helena in 1922 is made the same as that of Saint Helena itself, when the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is formed
Tristan Da Cunha Island, Historical Profile
Author: Sampson Jeremiah
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781715305246
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Tristan da Cunha Island, Historical Profile. The people and Culture. Tristan da Cunha is a group of volcanic islands located in the southern Atlantic Ocean the most remote inhabited archipalago in the world. Tristan da Cunha is discovered in the 16th century by the Portuguese explorer Tristan da Cunha. Tristan da Cunha is annexed by the British, in 1816, as a British colony. The British had taken an interest in Tristan da Cunha as a base to prevent the French from liberating Napoleon who, from 1815 to 1821, was banned to Saint Helena also in the southern Atlantic Ocean. Initially, Tristan da Cunha is administered from Cape of Good Hope and made a dependency of Saint Helena in 1938. Saint Helena, itself, becomes a British dependency in 1981 and a British overseas territory in 2002. In 2009, the status of the dependencies of Saint Helena Ascension has become a dependency of Saint Helena in 1922 is made the same as that of Saint Helena itself, when the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is formed
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781715305246
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Tristan da Cunha Island, Historical Profile. The people and Culture. Tristan da Cunha is a group of volcanic islands located in the southern Atlantic Ocean the most remote inhabited archipalago in the world. Tristan da Cunha is discovered in the 16th century by the Portuguese explorer Tristan da Cunha. Tristan da Cunha is annexed by the British, in 1816, as a British colony. The British had taken an interest in Tristan da Cunha as a base to prevent the French from liberating Napoleon who, from 1815 to 1821, was banned to Saint Helena also in the southern Atlantic Ocean. Initially, Tristan da Cunha is administered from Cape of Good Hope and made a dependency of Saint Helena in 1938. Saint Helena, itself, becomes a British dependency in 1981 and a British overseas territory in 2002. In 2009, the status of the dependencies of Saint Helena Ascension has become a dependency of Saint Helena in 1922 is made the same as that of Saint Helena itself, when the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is formed
Three Years in Tristan Da Cunha
Author: Barrow Katherine Mary
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
ISBN: 9781318787685
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
ISBN: 9781318787685
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Tristan Da Cunha
Author: Daniel Schreier (Anglist)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Examines the history, social conditions, geology, and language of this archiipelago of islands (Tristan da Cunha, Nightingale, Inaccessible and Gough) located in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Examines the history, social conditions, geology, and language of this archiipelago of islands (Tristan da Cunha, Nightingale, Inaccessible and Gough) located in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Rockhopper Copper
Author: Conrad Glass
Publisher: Polperro Heritage Press
ISBN: 0953001237
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The story of the Tristan islanders, told by a direct descendant of the first settler there 200 years ago.
Publisher: Polperro Heritage Press
ISBN: 0953001237
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The story of the Tristan islanders, told by a direct descendant of the first settler there 200 years ago.
Tristan Da Cunha and the Roaring Forties
Author: Allan Crawford
Publisher: Philip's
ISBN:
Category : Tristan da Cunha
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Postage stamps, posts, telegraphs, postal cachets, cancellations.
Publisher: Philip's
ISBN:
Category : Tristan da Cunha
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Postage stamps, posts, telegraphs, postal cachets, cancellations.
Pristine Seas
Author: Enric Sala
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426216114
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
"National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala takes readers on an unforgettable journey to 10 places where the ocean is virtually untouched by man, offering a fascinating glimpse into our past and an inspiring vision for the future. From the shark-rich waters surrounding Coco Island, Costa Rica, to the iceberg-studded sea off Franz Josef Land, Russia, this incredible photographic collection showcases the thriving marine ecosystems that Sala is working to protect. Offering a rare glimpse into the world's underwater Edens, more than 200 images take you to the frontier of the Pristine Seas expeditions, where Sala's teams explore the breathtaking wildlife and habitats from the depths to the surface--thriving ecosystems with healthy corals and a kaleidoscopic variety of colorful fish and stunning creatures that have been protected from human interference. With this dazzling array of photographs that capture the beauty of the water and the incredible wildlife within it, this book shows us the brilliance of the sea in its natural state."--
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426216114
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
"National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala takes readers on an unforgettable journey to 10 places where the ocean is virtually untouched by man, offering a fascinating glimpse into our past and an inspiring vision for the future. From the shark-rich waters surrounding Coco Island, Costa Rica, to the iceberg-studded sea off Franz Josef Land, Russia, this incredible photographic collection showcases the thriving marine ecosystems that Sala is working to protect. Offering a rare glimpse into the world's underwater Edens, more than 200 images take you to the frontier of the Pristine Seas expeditions, where Sala's teams explore the breathtaking wildlife and habitats from the depths to the surface--thriving ecosystems with healthy corals and a kaleidoscopic variety of colorful fish and stunning creatures that have been protected from human interference. With this dazzling array of photographs that capture the beauty of the water and the incredible wildlife within it, this book shows us the brilliance of the sea in its natural state."--
Rock of Exile a Narrative of Tristan Da Cunha
Author: Dmbooy Dmbooy
Publisher: Franklin Classics
ISBN: 9780343303280
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Franklin Classics
ISBN: 9780343303280
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Between the Mountain and the Sea
Author: Gill Kimber
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Tristan da Cunha in the middle of the South Atlantic is the world's loneliest inhabited island. In the 1950s my family lived there for five years. My memoir is a snapshot of life in this unique community, experiencing their ratting days, big heaps, a royal visit and the devastation when two boats were lost. It was an extraordinary childhood, unlike any other.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Tristan da Cunha in the middle of the South Atlantic is the world's loneliest inhabited island. In the 1950s my family lived there for five years. My memoir is a snapshot of life in this unique community, experiencing their ratting days, big heaps, a royal visit and the devastation when two boats were lost. It was an extraordinary childhood, unlike any other.
Angry Island
Author: Margaret Mackprang Mackay
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Tristan da Cunha
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Tristan da Cunha
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Britain's Treasure Islands
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781908787217
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781908787217
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description