(HONDURAS ROATAN ISLAND) Lieutenant Henry Barnsley; and W

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(HONDURAS -- ROATAN ISLAND.) Lieutenant Henry Barnsley; and William H. Toms, engraver. A Draught of the Island Rattan, in the Bay of Honduras. Large engraved chart of Roatan Island with a detailed inset plan of Port Royal Harbor keyed to locate areas of safe passage, established forts and "The Place Design'd for a Town". 20½x29¼ inches sheet size, wide margins; strong original hand-color in full; excellent condition showing only minor signs of age. London, 1744

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Attractive and uncommon map demonstrating the intent of the British to colonize the Honduran island, an important strategic location in the Caribbean during the eighteenth century. The top description panel offers great superlatives designed to entice potential colonists to settle this island: a healthy quality of life with plenty of wild game and fish, rich and fertile soil for agriculture, copious timber to build with, and excellent harbors with proximity to trade opportunities. The topography of the island is decorated with trees and hilltops and appears as pristine as the explanation makes it out to be.