History Of The Bahama Islands: With A Special Study Of The Abolition Of Slavery In The Colony (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163084953)

""History of the Bahama Islands: With a Special Study of the Abolition of Slavery in the Colony"" by James Martin Wright is a comprehensive historical account of the Bahama Islands, a British colony in the Caribbean. The book covers the period from the first European settlement in the 17th century to the abolition of slavery in the 19th century.The author provides a detailed description of the geography, climate, flora, fauna, and natural resources of the islands, as well as their economic, political, and social development. He also discusses the role of the Bahamas in the American Revolution and the War of 1812.The main focus of the book, however, is on the abolition of slavery in the Bahamas. Wright examines the factors that led to the abolition of slavery, including the influence of the British abolitionist movement, the role of the Royal Navy in suppressing the slave trade, and the efforts of local abolitionists.The author also provides a detailed account of the lives of enslaved people in the Bahamas, including their work, living conditions, and resistance to slavery. He highlights the contributions of enslaved people to the development of the islands, including their skills in agriculture, fishing, and boat-building.Overall, ""History of the Bahama Islands: With a Special Study of the Abolition of Slavery in the Colony"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Caribbean, the British Empire, or the abolition of slavery.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: James Martin Wright
ISBN-10: 1163084956
ISBN-13: 9781163084953
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 174
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.37d