- We will send in 10–14 business days.
/images/books/5637465/9781108024778.jpg)
- Author: Brian Edwards
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- ISBN-10: 1108024777
- ISBN-13: 9781108024778
- Format: 21 x 29.7 x 2.7 cm, softcover
- Language: English
- SAVE -10% with code: EXTRA
The History, Civil and Commercial, of the West Indies (e-book) (used book) | bookbook.eu
Reviews
Description
Bryan Edwards (1743-1800) was a wealthy West Indian planter, politician and historian. He vigorously opposed the abolition of the slave trade, since the sugar industry relied heavily on it. His most important work was The History, Civil and Commercial, of the British Colonies in the West Indies, originally published in two volumes in 1793, and subsequently expanded (this fifth edition of 1819 reaching five volumes) with many plates and maps. In this wide-ranging work, he described his aim as 'to describe the manners and dispositions of the present inhabitants, as influenced by climate, situation, and other local causes ... an account of the African slave trade, some observations on the negro character and genius, and reflections on the system of slavery established in our colonies'. Volume 3 examines the French colony of St Domingo and the rebellion there, and also discusses Jamaica, Barbados and St Lucia.
EXTRA 10 % discount with code: EXTRA
The promotion ends in 20d.18:40:38
The discount code is valid when purchasing from 10 €. Discounts do not stack.
- Author: Brian Edwards
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- ISBN-10: 1108024777
- ISBN-13: 9781108024778
- Format: 21 x 29.7 x 2.7 cm, softcover
- Language: English English
Bryan Edwards (1743-1800) was a wealthy West Indian planter, politician and historian. He vigorously opposed the abolition of the slave trade, since the sugar industry relied heavily on it. His most important work was The History, Civil and Commercial, of the British Colonies in the West Indies, originally published in two volumes in 1793, and subsequently expanded (this fifth edition of 1819 reaching five volumes) with many plates and maps. In this wide-ranging work, he described his aim as 'to describe the manners and dispositions of the present inhabitants, as influenced by climate, situation, and other local causes ... an account of the African slave trade, some observations on the negro character and genius, and reflections on the system of slavery established in our colonies'. Volume 3 examines the French colony of St Domingo and the rebellion there, and also discusses Jamaica, Barbados and St Lucia.
Reviews