An Account Of The Island Of Jamaica: With Reflections On The Treatment, Occupation, And Provisions Of The Slaves is a book written by Peter Marsden and published in 1788. The book provides a detailed description of the island of Jamaica, including its geography, climate, and history. Marsden also discusses the treatment of slaves on the island, providing a critical analysis of the ways in which they were treated by their owners.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of life in ...
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An Account Of The Island Of Jamaica: With Reflections On The Treatment, Occupation, And Provisions Of The Slaves is a book written by Peter Marsden and published in 1788. The book provides a detailed description of the island of Jamaica, including its geography, climate, and history. Marsden also discusses the treatment of slaves on the island, providing a critical analysis of the ways in which they were treated by their owners.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of life in Jamaica. Marsden begins by describing the physical features of the island, including its mountains, rivers, and vegetation. He then goes on to discuss the history of Jamaica, including the arrival of the Spanish and the subsequent colonization by the British.One of the main themes of the book is the treatment of slaves on the island. Marsden provides a detailed account of the ways in which slaves were treated by their owners, including the harsh working conditions and the lack of basic provisions such as food and clothing. He also discusses the ways in which slaves were punished for disobedience, including flogging and other forms of physical abuse.Despite the harsh treatment of slaves, Marsden also acknowledges the important role they played in the economy of Jamaica. He discusses the various occupations in which slaves were employed, including agriculture, mining, and domestic service.Overall, An Account Of The Island Of Jamaica: With Reflections On The Treatment, Occupation, And Provisions Of The Slaves is an important historical document that provides a detailed and critical analysis of life in Jamaica during the colonial period. It sheds light on the harsh realities of slavery and the ways in which it shaped the social and economic landscape of the island.To Which Is Added A Description Of The Animal And Vegetable Productions Of The Island.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.
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