A depiction of jamaica in the early 1800s. Illustration for the family sepulchre: a tale of jamaica by mrs. Henry (theodora elizabeth) lynch (london: seelys, 1848). The drawing is by abraham cooper (signature in the lower left corner); the engraver's signature is in the lower right corner. The illustration is for one of a series of stories intended for the religious instruction of the young. Here, clarisse ryland (a step-daughter), described thus in the text: "a very lively child; but with all this vivacity was mixed much meekeness of character; and a word or look of reproof would fill her dark blue eyes with sudden tears. Yet was she extremely sensible of kindness. She was very fond of music; and i would often find her at the piano, making sweet melody from her own harmonious dreamings, whilst the other children were engaged in play. Nine long years passed away before i again met my clarisse. She was then a tall sweet-looking girl, combining in her manner the modesty of the english, with the ease and elegance not unjustly attributed to the french nation. There was a settled expression of melancholy on her fine countenance; but she never once mentioned to me the neglect of her step-mother, nor the unkind treatment of those who should have been to her as sisters. ". Date: 1848.
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