An Historical Account of the Virgin Islands, in the West Indies: From Their Being Settled by the English Near a Century Past, to Their Obtaining a ... in Which His Majesty's Subjects in Those Is

By George Suckling

Book Overview

""A Historical Account Of The Virgin Islands, In The West Indies"" is a book written by George Suckling in 1780. It provides a comprehensive historical account of the Virgin Islands, including their discovery, colonization, and development up to the time of writing. The book covers topics such as the indigenous people of the islands, the arrival of European explorers and settlers, the development of the sugar industry, and the impact of slavery on the islands' economy and society. Suckling also provides insights into the political and social dynamics of the Virgin Islands during this time period. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Virgin Islands and the West Indies, as well as for scholars and researchers studying the impact of colonialism on the region.From Their Being Settled By The English Near A Century Past, To Their Obtaining A Legislature Of The Own In The Year 1773. And The Lawless State In Which His Majesty�������s Subjects In Those Islands Have Remained Since That Time, To The Present.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165306085
• ISBN13: 9781165306084
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"