The West Indies In 1837: Being The Journal Of A Visit To Antigua, Montserrat, Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbados And Jamaica

By Joseph Sturge and Thomas Harvey

Book Overview

""The West Indies In 1837"" is a journal written by Joseph Sturge, chronicling his visit to six islands in the Caribbean: Antigua, Montserrat, Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbados, and Jamaica. The journal provides a detailed account of his observations and experiences during his travels, including descriptions of the natural environment, the people he encountered, and the social and political conditions of each island. Sturge's journal offers a unique perspective on the West Indies during the mid-19th century, providing insight into the region's history, culture, and economy. The book is an important resource for scholars and historians interested in Caribbean studies and the history of colonialism.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: 1430469609
• ISBN13: 9781430469605
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 488 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"