William Walton (?1783-1857) was British agent at Santo Domingo (Haiti), one of the two states on the island of Hispaniola, over which the British had briefly fought with the French before it proclaimed its independence in 1804. Returning to England in 1809 he began to write on Spanish and South American affairs. This work was published in two volumes in 1810. Volume 1 deals with Hispaniola, which was settled by both the Spanish and French, and officially divided in 1697. Haiti was now independent, but the other part (now ...
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William Walton (?1783-1857) was British agent at Santo Domingo (Haiti), one of the two states on the island of Hispaniola, over which the British had briefly fought with the French before it proclaimed its independence in 1804. Returning to England in 1809 he began to write on Spanish and South American affairs. This work was published in two volumes in 1810. Volume 1 deals with Hispaniola, which was settled by both the Spanish and French, and officially divided in 1697. Haiti was now independent, but the other part (now the Dominican Republic) remained under Spanish control until 1821. Walton discusses the history and geography of the island, and particularly the natural resources and wildlife. The rebellion of Haiti had seriously damaged the economy, which had been thriving, and more successfully exploiting the island's resources than the larger Spanish colony. Walton's object was to encourage the growth of trade between Britain and the region.
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Like New. Bright and clean, firm and square, just a few very minor rubs and bumps. Hence a non-text page is stamped 'damaged'. Despite such this book is actually in nearly new condition. Thus it looks and feels unread with contents that are crisp, fresh and tight. Now offered for sale at a special bargain price.
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New. Trade paperback (US). 412 p. Cambridge Library Collection - Latin American Studies , Volume 1. 1 Plates, black and white; 1 Maps. Intended for college/higher education audience.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Contains: Maps. Cambridge Library Collection - Latin American Studies ; Present State of the Spanish Colonies 2 Volume Set . 1 b/w illus. 1 map. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Contains: Maps. Present State of the Spanish Colonies 2 Volume Set ; Cambridge Library Collection - Latin American Studies . 1 b/w illus. 1 map. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.