Author: TEENSTRA, M(artin) D(ouwes).
Title: De Nederlandsche West-Indische eilanden.
Description: Amsterdam, C.G. Sulpke, 1836-1837. 2 volumes. Later half calf, original printed wrappers preserved. With handcoloured title vignette depicting St. Eustaqtius, plan of Philipsburg on St. Maarten after S. Fahlberg and 3 folding tables. XII,351; VIII,381 pp. First edition. - Volume I contains an extensive description of the island of Curaçao, its climate, topography, trades, products and statistics; Volume II covers the history of Curaçao, Bonaire, Aruba, St. Marten, St. Eustachius and Saba. The 3 folding tables give an overview of the populations in 1833: the numbers of the whites, free people (coloured and black) and slaves, living on Curaçao, Bonaire and Aruba. Marten Douwes Teenstra (1795 - 1864 was an agriculturalist, traveler and writer. In 1828 he left for Suriname, where he started working as an agricultural advisor. He was soon appointed inspector of bridges, streets, roads and waterworks there and he also received investigative power, which actually fell under the authority of the Attorney General. - A fine set. Sabin 94586; Renkema SM31.

Keywords: America Caribbean Curaçao Dutch travel Islands Nederlandse Antillen