Emancipation In The West Indies A Six Months' Tour In Antigua, Barbados And Jamaica, In The Year 1837
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Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
01.06.2007
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
420
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/2,5 cm
Gewicht
679 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4326-7705-3
""Emancipation In The West Indies"" is a historical travelogue written by James A. Thome, chronicling his six-month tour of the Caribbean islands of Antigua, Barbados, and Jamaica in the year 1837. The book provides a detailed account of Thome's observations and experiences during a critical period in the region's history, as the British government abolished slavery in its colonies and granted freedom to enslaved Africans.As an abolitionist and missionary, Thome was deeply interested in the impact of emancipation on the lives of formerly enslaved people and their communities. He documented their struggles and triumphs, as well as the reactions of plantation owners and other white residents to the changes brought about by the new laws. Thome's account is notable for its vivid descriptions of the landscapes, cultures, and customs of the West Indies, as well as its insights into the social and political realities of the time.""Emancipation In The West Indies"" is a valuable primary source for historians and scholars studying the history of slavery, abolition, and colonialism in the Caribbean. It is also a compelling narrative for general readers interested in the region's rich cultural heritage and complex history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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