History of Jamaica - Or, General Survey of Antient Modern State of That Island, With

Informationen zum Autor Born in Prescott, Arizona, the author spent his boyhood in Ash Fork and Phoenix before becoming an Air Force brat and moving all over the country every three years, and to Spain for his High School years.After a Navy tour as a Combat Aircrewman in Vietnam, he settled with his new bride, Terri, in Silicon Valley in 1969.He packed up his family and returned to Arizona in 1979.Today, as a retired aerospace design engineer, Ed lives in Mesa, Arizona, with Terri. Nearby are his two sons and their wives, a robust grandson and his wife, and three beautiful, talented granddaughters.In his trusty Jeep Cherokee, he can be found exploring the vast mountains, valleys, forests, and deserts of Arizona. Klappentext An influential three-volume survey of Jamaica's early colonial history and economy, from a pro-slavery viewpoint, published in 1774. Zusammenfassung Edward Long's three-volume History of Jamaica (1774) was the first attempt at a comprehensive description of the colony! constructed as a vigorous defence of its slave economy. Volume 3 covers the climate and natural history of Jamaica! including an extensive catalogue of native flora for potential export to Britain. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Book 3: 7. Meteorological remarks on the climate and atmosphere of Jamaica; 8. A Synopsis of vegetable and other productions of this island; Index to the synopsis; Appendix; General contents.

Product details

• Authors: Long Edward, Edward Long, Long Edward
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2010
• EAN: 9781108016469
• ISBN: 978-1-108-01646-9
• No. of pages: 400
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Slavery and Abolition; The History of Jamaica 3 Volume Paperback Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Jamaica, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, History of the Americas, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, C 1700 To C 1800, History / Caribbean & West Indies / Jamaica