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Journal Of A West India Proprietor: Kept During A Residence In The Island Of Jamaica

Journal Of A West India Proprietor: Kept During A Residence In The Island Of Jamaica

Lewis, Matthew Gregory

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Historical FiguresCaribbean HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163295434
ISBN13: 9781163295434
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 414
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Journal of a West India Proprietor: Kept During a Residence in the Island of Jamaica is a memoir written by Matthew Gregory Lewis, a British author who owned a plantation in Jamaica in the late 18th century. The book is a detailed account of Lewis's experiences living on the island and managing his estate, which included overseeing the labor of enslaved Africans. Lewis's journal provides a firsthand look at the social and economic conditions of Jamaica during this time period, including the brutal treatment of enslaved people, the violent conflicts between white plantation owners and the Maroons (enslaved Africans who escaped and formed their own communities), and the devastating effects of hurricanes and disease on the island's economy. Throughout the book, Lewis grapples with his own moral conscience as a slave owner and his conflicted feelings about the institution of slavery. He also reflects on his personal life, including his relationships with other plantation owners and his romantic affairs. Journal of a West India Proprietor is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the complex and often brutal realities of colonialism and slavery in the Caribbean.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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.

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