9781333874476 - Notes on the West Indies, Vol. 1 of 2: Including Observations Relative to the Creoles and Slaves of the Western Colonies, and the Indians of South ... ... Fever of ... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of early nineteenth-century letters written by a young army doctor assigned to the British West Indies. These personal observations offer insights into the realities of military life during that period when Britain actively maintained a large military presence abroad and was engaged in actions against France in the Caribbean. The author gives accounts of his experiences travelling to his posting in the West Indies, the daily life of a field medic, the political climate on the islands, and the culture and customs of the enslaved African population. In relating his observations, the author provides a vivid portrayal of life in the British West Indies at that time, including frank accounts of the harsh realities of slavery and the slave trade. What emerges is a nuanced and complex picture of Britain's colonial era, which sheds light on the complex history of imperialism, its human impact, and the social and political dynamics of the time. 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. print-on-demand item.