Notes on the West Indies, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

1332170609 / 9781332170609

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Print on Demand. This book offers a vivid and insightful account of life in the British West Indies during the late 18th century. Through a series of letters written by a military surgeon, the reader is transported to a world of tropical landscapes, exotic encounters, and the brutal realities of colonial life. The authorââ â¢s experiences in Guiana and the Caribbean Islands paint a compelling picture of the challenges faced by British troops stationed in the region, particularly the constant threat of yellow fever. The letters provide detailed observations of the disease, its symptoms, and the differing medical approaches employed by European and Dutch practitioners. The book also delves into the complexities of social dynamics within the colonies, exploring the rigid hierarchies based on race and class that permeated colonial society. The authorââ â¢s observations on slavery, the treatment of slaves, and the attitudes of white colonists towards people of color provide a poignant and often disturbing commentary on the human cost of empire. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, capturing both the beauty and brutality of life in the British colonies of the West Indies, and illuminating the complex interplay between disease, social structure, and the human condition in a time of great upheaval. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Titolo
Notes on the West Indies, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)
Autore
George Pinckard
Editore
Forgotten Books
Anno di pubblicazione
2018
Condizione
New
Tipo di libro
print-on-demand item
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
1332170609
ISBN 13
9781332170609
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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