The History of Seychelles. 2 volume set.c.1940

00178. c.1940. Bradley, John T. Published by [John T. Bradley], Victoria, Seychelles. Blue card cover. Covers are worn, corners are bent, the spine cover is coming loose. Front cover has been folded on both volumes. 200mm x 140mm. Collation confusing, sold with all faults. Fold out maps are present.

Vol 1: 173pp, xvi. B/w plates and maps. Foxing. Some corners have been folded over, Spine cover is broken/missing on the top and bottom. 'Night Crown of Italy' has been crossed out in black on the cover and title page. 

Vol 2: 465 + index and appendices. Foxing. Some corners have been folded over, Spine cover is broken on the top and bottom. B/w plates and maps. Foxing.

Part 1 contains some account of the early history, including piracy, as well as a detailed history of the French occupation. Part 2 contains much information on natural history, religion, details of some of the islands, social and daily life, etc. Volume 3, which was to give the history of the British occupation, was never published. With chapters on the geography, population, government etc. of the Cape Colony and of Mauritius and the Seychelles.