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Thomas Atwood's 'The History of the Island of Dominica' provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of the Caribbean island of Dominica. Written in a scholarly and informative style, Atwood delves into the political, social, and economic aspects of the island, connecting them to broader historical contexts. The book also includes vivid descriptions of the island's landscapes and cultures, offering readers a rich understanding of Dominica's past. Atwood's work serves as an important resource for those interested in Caribbean history and colonial studies, shedding light on the…mehr
Thomas Atwood's 'The History of the Island of Dominica' provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of the Caribbean island of Dominica. Written in a scholarly and informative style, Atwood delves into the political, social, and economic aspects of the island, connecting them to broader historical contexts. The book also includes vivid descriptions of the island's landscapes and cultures, offering readers a rich understanding of Dominica's past. Atwood's work serves as an important resource for those interested in Caribbean history and colonial studies, shedding light on the complex dynamics of colonization and cultural exchange in the region. With meticulous research and engaging writing, 'The History of the Island of Dominica' is a must-read for scholars and history enthusiasts alike.
Thomas Atwood is noted for his significant contribution to Caribbean historiography through his seminal work, 'The History of the Island of Dominica'. Not much is known of Atwood's life apart from his scholarly endeavors; he remains an obscure figure outside of his published texts. His book, which was written towards the end of the 18th century, remains one of the critical sources on the colonial history, natural history, and geography of Dominica. Though the work is firmly situated in its time, marked by a Eurocentric perspective characteristic of the colonial era, it nevertheless provides a detailed account of the island's administration under British colonial rule, and the conditions of plantation life, including the impact of the slave trade on its economy and society. Atwood's book serves as a pivotal reference for historians studying the complexities of colonial dynamics in the West Indies. His narrative is illustrative of the Enlightenment period's literary style, combining empirical observation with the didactic exposition of the period's socio-political ethos. Atwood's legacy resides in his meticulous chronicling of Dominica's past, which continues to serve as an invaluable asset for both contemporary scholars and individuals interested in the Caribbean's colonial history.
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Chapter 1 Description of the Island Its Situation Extent Climate and Other Subjects; Together with an Account of the Conquest of it Its Cession to Great Britain and the Disposal of the Lands by the Crown; Chapter 2 Description of the Soil Mountains and Woods of Valuable Timber and Other Trees: Also of the Birds of the Woods Peculiar to the Island; Chapter 3 Of the Rivers and Lakes in the Island River and Fresh Water Fish also of Sea Fish Land Crabs and a Description of the Native Quadruped and Other Animals; Chapter 4 Of the Most Remarkable Reptiles and Insects of the Island Their Venomous and Other Qualities with Remarks; Chapter 5 An Account of the Different Articles of West India Produce Raised in the Island; The Number of Sugar and Coffee Plantations Therein with Remarks; Chapter 6 Names and Descriptions of Particular West India Fruits Which Grow in the Island; Also of European and American Fruits Herbs Vegetables and Flowers 5 with Observations on Their Properties &c; Chapter 7 Contains an Account of the Trade of Thet Island Previous to the Reduction Thereof by the French Last War with a Relation of that Circumstance; Together with the Articles of Capitulation by Which it Surrendered; Chapter 8 Of the Government of the Island under the French with a Relation of the Distressed Situation of the English Inhabitants Until its Restoration to Great Britain; Together with the Account of that Event and Several Other Subjects; Chapter 9 Contains an Account of the Division of the Island into Parishes and Towns with a Description of Its Capital the Principal Buildings Fortifications and Harbour; Together with Observations on Prince Rupert's Bay and the Grand Savannah in that Island; Chapter 10 The Civil Government Officers Courts and Other Subjects Relative to them; Also a Description of the Militia of That Island; Chapter 11 Description of the White Inhabitants Free People of Colour and Native Indians of the Island; Their Manners and Customs Together with Observations Thereon; Chapter 12 Of the Negro Slaves of this Island Their Rebellion and Reduction There; Together with the Usage Manners Customs and Characters of Those People in General in the West Indies; Chapter 13 Of the Present Trade of the Island the Free Port of Roseau with Remarks on the Same and the Conclusion of the Whole;
Chapter 1 Description of the Island Its Situation Extent Climate and Other Subjects; Together with an Account of the Conquest of it Its Cession to Great Britain and the Disposal of the Lands by the Crown; Chapter 2 Description of the Soil Mountains and Woods of Valuable Timber and Other Trees: Also of the Birds of the Woods Peculiar to the Island; Chapter 3 Of the Rivers and Lakes in the Island River and Fresh Water Fish also of Sea Fish Land Crabs and a Description of the Native Quadruped and Other Animals; Chapter 4 Of the Most Remarkable Reptiles and Insects of the Island Their Venomous and Other Qualities with Remarks; Chapter 5 An Account of the Different Articles of West India Produce Raised in the Island; The Number of Sugar and Coffee Plantations Therein with Remarks; Chapter 6 Names and Descriptions of Particular West India Fruits Which Grow in the Island; Also of European and American Fruits Herbs Vegetables and Flowers 5 with Observations on Their Properties &c; Chapter 7 Contains an Account of the Trade of Thet Island Previous to the Reduction Thereof by the French Last War with a Relation of that Circumstance; Together with the Articles of Capitulation by Which it Surrendered; Chapter 8 Of the Government of the Island under the French with a Relation of the Distressed Situation of the English Inhabitants Until its Restoration to Great Britain; Together with the Account of that Event and Several Other Subjects; Chapter 9 Contains an Account of the Division of the Island into Parishes and Towns with a Description of Its Capital the Principal Buildings Fortifications and Harbour; Together with Observations on Prince Rupert's Bay and the Grand Savannah in that Island; Chapter 10 The Civil Government Officers Courts and Other Subjects Relative to them; Also a Description of the Militia of That Island; Chapter 11 Description of the White Inhabitants Free People of Colour and Native Indians of the Island; Their Manners and Customs Together with Observations Thereon; Chapter 12 Of the Negro Slaves of this Island Their Rebellion and Reduction There; Together with the Usage Manners Customs and Characters of Those People in General in the West Indies; Chapter 13 Of the Present Trade of the Island the Free Port of Roseau with Remarks on the Same and the Conclusion of the Whole;
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