Publisher's Synopsis
The Journal of a Residence Among the Negroes in the West Indies is a book written by Matthew Gregory Lewis and first published in 1861. The book is a personal account of Lewis' experiences living among the enslaved population in the British West Indies during the early 19th century. Lewis was a British politician and writer who spent several months living on a plantation in Jamaica, where he witnessed the harsh realities of slavery firsthand. He documented his observations in a series of journal entries, which he later compiled into this book.The Journal of a Residence Among the Negroes in the West Indies provides a detailed and often graphic account of the brutal treatment of enslaved people on the plantations. Lewis describes the physical and emotional abuse suffered by the enslaved, as well as the harsh living conditions and lack of basic human rights.Despite the difficult subject matter, Lewis' writing is notable for its compassion and empathy towards the enslaved people he encountered. He was deeply affected by what he saw and wrote passionately about the need for abolition and the importance of treating all people with dignity and respect.Overall, The Journal of a Residence Among the Negroes in the West Indies is a powerful and important work of historical documentation, shedding light on the realities of slavery in the British colonies and the efforts of early abolitionists to bring about change.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.
