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West-indian Sketches.: Drawn From Authentic Sources
Hardcover
Caribbean & West IndiesGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781020211713
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This collection of sketches and anecdotes offers a lively and engaging portrait of life in the West Indies during the colonial era. Originally published in the mid-19th century, it provides a glimpse into the social and cultural fabric of the region, including the rhythms of daily life, the customs and traditions of the people, and the natural beauty of the islands.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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