Thomas Atwood

The History of the Island of Dominica (eBook, ePUB)

Containing a Description of Its Situation, Extent, Climate, Mountains, Rivers, Natural Productions, &c. &c

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Thomas Atwood's 'The History of the Island of Dominica' provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of the Caribbean island of Dominica. Written in a scholarly and informative style, Atwood delves into the political, social, and economic aspects of the island, connecting them to broader historical contexts. The book also includes vivid descriptions of the island's landscapes and cultures, offering readers a rich understanding of Dominica's past. Atwood's work serves as an important resource for those interested in Caribbean history and colonial studies, shedding light on the complex dynamics of colonization and cultural exchange in the region. With meticulous research and engaging writing, 'The History of the Island of Dominica' is a must-read for scholars and history enthusiasts alike.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: DigiCat
• Seitenzahl: 106
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. September 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547366225
• Artikelnr.: 65837233

Autorenporträt

Thomas Atwood is noted for his significant contribution to Caribbean historiography through his seminal work, 'The History of the Island of Dominica'. Not much is known of Atwood's life apart from his scholarly endeavors; he remains an obscure figure outside of his published texts. His book, which was written towards the end of the 18th century, remains one of the critical sources on the colonial history, natural history, and geography of Dominica. Though the work is firmly situated in its time, marked by a Eurocentric perspective characteristic of the colonial era, it nevertheless provides a detailed account of the island's administration under British colonial rule, and the conditions of plantation life, including the impact of the slave trade on its economy and society. Atwood's book serves as a pivotal reference for historians studying the complexities of colonial dynamics in the West Indies. His narrative is illustrative of the Enlightenment period's literary style, combining empirical observation with the didactic exposition of the period's socio-political ethos. Atwood's legacy resides in his meticulous chronicling of Dominica's past, which continues to serve as an invaluable asset for both contemporary scholars and individuals interested in the Caribbean's colonial history.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 Description of the Island
Its Situation
Extent
Climate and Other Subjects; Together with an Account of the Conquest of it
Its Cession to Great Britain
and the Disposal of the Lands by the Crown; Chapter 2 Description of the Soil
Mountains
and Woods of Valuable Timber
and Other Trees: Also of the Birds of the Woods
Peculiar to the Island; Chapter 3 Of the Rivers and Lakes in the Island
River and Fresh Water Fish
also of Sea Fish
Land Crabs
and a Description of the Native Quadruped
and Other Animals; Chapter 4 Of the Most Remarkable Reptiles and Insects of the Island
Their Venomous and Other Qualities
with Remarks; Chapter 5 An Account of the Different Articles of West India Produce
Raised in the Island; The Number of Sugar and Coffee Plantations Therein
with Remarks; Chapter 6 Names and Descriptions of Particular West India Fruits Which Grow in the Island; Also of European and American Fruits
Herbs
Vegetables
and Flowers 5 with Observations on Their Properties
&c; Chapter 7 Contains an Account of the Trade of Thet Island
Previous to the Reduction Thereof by the French Last War
with a Relation of that Circumstance; Together with the Articles of Capitulation by Which it Surrendered; Chapter 8 Of the Government of the Island under the French
with a Relation of the Distressed Situation of the English Inhabitants
Until its Restoration to Great Britain; Together with the Account of that Event
and Several Other Subjects; Chapter 9 Contains an Account of the Division of the Island into Parishes and Towns
with a Description of Its Capital
the Principal Buildings
Fortifications
and Harbour; Together with Observations on Prince Rupert's Bay
and the Grand Savannah in that Island; Chapter 10 The Civil Government
Officers
Courts
and Other Subjects Relative to them; Also a Description of the Militia of That Island; Chapter 11 Description of the White Inhabitants
Free People of Colour
and Native Indians of the Island; Their Manners and Customs
Together with Observations Thereon; Chapter 12 Of the Negro Slaves of this Island
Their Rebellion and Reduction There; Together with the Usage
Manners
Customs
and Characters of Those People in General in the West Indies; Chapter 13 Of the Present Trade of the Island
the Free Port of Roseau
with Remarks on the Same
and the Conclusion of the Whole;