Publisher's Synopsis
The book, titled ""The West Indies in 1837: Being the Journal of a Visit to Antigua, Montserrat, Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbados and Jamaica"" by Joseph Sturge, is a detailed account of the author's travels to various islands in the West Indies in 1837. Sturge, a British Quaker and abolitionist, was interested in investigating the conditions of slavery in the region and documenting the experiences of enslaved people.The book is divided into six sections, each focusing on a different island visited by Sturge. He provides detailed descriptions of the geography, climate, and natural resources of each island, as well as the social and economic conditions of the enslaved population. Sturge also includes observations on the attitudes and behaviors of the white plantation owners and colonial officials he encountered.Throughout the book, Sturge emphasizes the horrors of slavery and the need for abolition. He documents instances of cruelty and abuse suffered by enslaved people, as well as their resilience and resistance. Sturge also notes the efforts of abolitionist groups in the West Indies and the progress they had made in pushing for emancipation.Overall, ""The West Indies in 1837"" provides a valuable historical record of the conditions of slavery in the region and the efforts of abolitionists to bring about change. It is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the West Indies and the abolitionist movement.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.
