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The Torrid Zone, or, Blessings of Jamaica

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Portrayal of colonial life in three spheres. At the top sphere are the zodiac symbols for Cancer and Leo; in centre is a demon or angel of death holding some concoction in his hand while one leg hangs over the middle sphere where colonists are seen…

Cascade of White River

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Print of White River, St. Ann. This river, for its entire length, forms the boundary between the parishes of St. Ann and St. Mary. It is the only long river in St. Ann since all the others rise a short distance from the coast. The river once…

View of the town and harbour of Port Royal in Jamaica

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Port Royal and its harbour as seen from the sea.

A view of the Kingston Theatre (taken from the Parade)

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Lithograph of the Kingston Theatre, taken with daguerreotype by A. Duperley

Lithographed by G. Muller

Banyan tree, Kingston Park

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Large banyan tree located at the Kingston Park; a man sitting on a bench under the tree.

Wag Water River, Castleton

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Waterfalls cascading over large boulders through Castleton Gardens, St. Mary.

A view of Coke Chapel

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Drawing of the 19th century Coke Chapel building as seen from Parade in Kingston. Congregants are seen exiting the building and gathering in the parade located before the church.

A view of King Street

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A busy scene at one of Downtown Kingston's principal streets, King Street.

A view of Kingston barracks

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A scene at the Kingston Barracks with soldiers and guests standing outside on the grounds.

A view of Montego Bay

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A view of Montego Bay, taken from Reading Hill showing Reading Wharf in flames and the rebels destroying the road.