A Descriptive Account Of The Island Of Jamaica V1 (1790) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436724456)

""A Descriptive Account of the Island of Jamaica V1"" is a historical book written by William Beckford in 1790. The book provides a detailed account of the island of Jamaica, including its geography, history, culture, and economy. It describes the natural beauty of the island, its flora and fauna, and the lifestyle of its inhabitants. The book also discusses the slave trade and the plantation system that dominated the island's economy at the time. Beckford, who was a wealthy plantation owner himself, provides a unique perspective on the island's social and economic conditions during the late 18th century. The book is an important historical document that offers insight into the colonial history of Jamaica and the Caribbean. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of the Caribbean region.In Two Volumes.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.

Author: William Beckford
ISBN-10: 1436724457
ISBN-13: 9781436724456
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 468
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.37lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d