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18th Century Map Detail of Nassau, Bahamas & an Artist's Vision of the Town.


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  The first image is an 18th Century Map Detail

  The second image is from historical accounts and William Gilkerson's sketches made on site, the artist recreates a view of the pirates' tent city at Nassua as seen from the old fort guarding the western approaches.

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Edited by Sully Cross
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