Publisher's Synopsis
The English Empire in America: Or A View of the Dominions of the Crown of England in the West Indies, published in 1728, is a historical text written by Robert Burton. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the English Empire's presence in the Americas, focusing specifically on the West Indies. Burton begins by discussing the early colonization efforts of the English in the Americas, including the establishment of Jamestown and Plymouth. He then moves on to describe the various English colonies in the West Indies, including Barbados, Jamaica, and the Leeward Islands. Throughout the book, Burton provides detailed information on the geography, climate, economy, and government of each colony. He also discusses the various indigenous peoples who inhabited the region before the arrival of the English. In addition to describing the English Empire's presence in the West Indies, Burton also provides commentary on the broader political and economic context of the time. He discusses the impact of the Navigation Acts on the colonies, as well as the role of slavery in the region's economy. Overall, The English Empire in America is a valuable historical text that provides a detailed overview of the English Empire's presence in the West Indies during the early 18th century.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.
