Historical County Map of the Isle of Wight
Included on this stunning reproduction of Thomas Moule's map of the Isle of Wight is a beautiful picture of Carisbrooke Castle. Part of the county of Hants, and separated from it by a narrow channel, is about 20 miles long, and 12 broad. It consists of good arable and pasture grounds, hills and valleys, woods and champaign, and is equal to any part of England of the same dimensions, either in the fruitfulness of the soil, or pleasantness of situation. The chief town is Newport........