Bonne-Nuit Harbour.
THE CHANNEL ISLANDS.
J E R S E Y .
C H A P T E R I.
The Channel Islands little known in England, and their claims
to be known — Approach to Jersey — Coast Scenery— First
Impressions—St. Helier and its Environs—Causes of Prosperity
—The Market Place and its Attractions—The Square, and its
Coteries and Loungers — Streets and Shops—Churches—Fort
Regent—Charming Views.
I t cannot, I think, be doubted, that less is known
in England, of the Channel Islands, than of any other
colony or dependency of the British crown, of equal
size and importance. The Channel Islands have a
population exceeding sixty-five thousand, and Jersey
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