Some Account Of The Falkland Islands

""Some Account of the Falkland Islands: From A Six Months Residence in 1838 and 1839"" is a book written by Laughlan Bellingham Mackinnon and published in 1840. The book provides a detailed account of the author's six-month stay on the Falkland Islands, located in the South Atlantic Ocean. Mackinnon describes the geography, climate, flora, and fauna of the islands, as well as the history and culture of the people who lived there at the time. He also provides insights into the economic and political situation on the islands, including the trade in wool and the British government's administration of the territory. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and geography of the Falkland Islands, as well as those interested in the colonial history of the British Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.