West Indians in West Africa, 1808-1880: The African Diaspora in Reverse (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781580460460)

An examination of the trans-oceanic migration of West Indians from the Caribbean to Sierra Leone in the decades following the abolition of slavery in the British colonies in 1807. The West Indians who immigrated to Sierra Leone during this period came to occupy many positions in the colonial government of the colony, and, in time, they were an important (although not always well-liked) minority. The book looks at the historical development of this group, how they helped establish the colony of Sierra Leone, and the reasons for their influence and power.

Author: Nemata Blyden
ISBN-10: 1580460461
ISBN-13: 9781580460460
Publisher: University of Rochester Press
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2000
Pages: 270
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 9.33h x 6.30w x 0.89d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 06/01/2001 pg. 1844