The British West Indies

Their History, Resources And Progress (1913)

von Algernon Edward Aspinall

502 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The British West Indies: Their History, Resources And Progress is a book written by Algernon Edward Aspinall in 1913. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, resources, and progress of the British West Indies, which include the islands of Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, and the Bahamas, among others. Aspinall begins by discussing the history of the British West Indies, including the arrival of the first European explorers and the subsequent colonization by the British. He then delves into the region's natural resources, including sugar, tobacco, and other crops, as well as its mineral wealth. The author also examines the economic and social progress of the region, including the development of infrastructure such as roads, railways, and ports.Throughout the book, Aspinall provides detailed information on the political and social structures of the British West Indies, including the role of the colonial government and the impact of slavery and indentured labor on the region's development. He also discusses the cultural and artistic achievements of the region, including its literature, music, and visual arts.Overall, The British West Indies: Their History, Resources And Progress offers an insightful and informative look at the history and development of one of the most important regions in the British Empire.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Amerikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781120873248
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.01.2010
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC