Emancipation In The West Indies: A Six Months' Tour In Antigua, Barbados And Jamaica, In The Year 1837

Emancipation In The West Indies: A Six Months������� Tour In Antigua, Barbados And Jamaica, In The Year 1837 is a historical non-fiction book written by James A. Thome. The book provides a detailed account of Thome's six-month tour of three Caribbean islands - Antigua, Barbados, and Jamaica - during the year 1837, just two years after the abolition of slavery in the British Empire.Thome's tour was aimed at investigating the effects of emancipation on the lives of the formerly enslaved people in the West Indies. He describes the conditions of the plantations, the living conditions of the newly freed people, the political situation, and the attitudes of both the former slave owners and the newly emancipated people.The book provides a unique insight into the post-emancipation period in the West Indies and sheds light on the struggles and challenges faced by the newly freed people. Thome's writing is engaging and informative, offering a vivid portrayal of the people and places he encountered during his tour.Overall, Emancipation In The West Indies: A Six Months������� Tour In Antigua, Barbados And Jamaica, In The Year 1837 is an important historical document that provides a valuable perspective on the impact of emancipation on the lives of the formerly enslaved people in the West Indies.This scarce antiquarian book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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