DIRECTIONS TO THE BINDER, &c. xix 



whole of the path, which leads from the town, is completely com- 

 manded by the cannon of Ladder Hill, Saddle Baltery, and High 

 Knoll. The last fort is not seen, but it is situated about 400 yards 

 on the left of the point from which this View is taken. 



V. The Waterfall at the Head of James's Valley, to face page 110. 



This is a beautiful object close to, and within sight of the Briars, at 

 present the residence of William Balcombe, Esq. The mountain of 

 High Knoll, rising abruptly at the distance of about four hundred 

 yards from the Briars, and the opposite craggy hill, give a wildness 

 and grandeur to this scenery which surpasses every other on this 

 romantic island. 



VI View towards Sandy Bay, to face page 200. 



In the fore-ground is Mount Pleasant, the country residence of W. 

 W. Doveton, Esq. On the left of his dwelling is a singular perpen- 

 dicular rock of great height, named Lott. The back-ground of this 

 view is composed of rugged and barren hills, totally denuded, 

 although it appears by the official records, that in former times they 

 abounded with ebony trees. It is remarkable that on the summit of 

 Lott, some trees remain which have escaped the depredations of the 

 goats. 

 VIF. Geological Plan and Elevation of St. Helena, to face page 292, 

 The Plan is compiled from Major Rennell's Survey, and other docu- 

 ments. The elevation represents the altitudes, above the sea,iac- 

 cording to his measurements ; which are as follows. "^^ 



Diana's Peak - - 2700 feet. 



Cuckold's Point - - 2672 



Halley's Mount - - - 2467 

 Flag Staff - - 2272 



The Barn - - - 2015 



Alarm House - - I960 



High Knoll - - - - I903 

 Long Wood House - - 1762 



