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Routledge - The Life and Times of Henry Clarke of Jamaica

Name: Routledge - The Life and Times of Henry Clarke of Jamaica
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex life of Henry Clarke through this detailed biography from Routledge. While his 1907 obituary labeled him an Englishman, Clarke spent sixty years of his life in Jamaica after leaving England at age nineteen. This book offers a deep look into a man who wore many hats: teacher, cleric, politician, businessman, and inventor. This biography is built upon an extraordinary primary source: a six-volume diary left behind by Clarke himself. Through these personal writings, readers can trace the journey of a man who raised eleven children and left a lasting mark on Jamaican history. Whether you are interested in Caribbean history, biographical studies, or the personal records of the 19th and early 20th centuries, this work provides a unique window into a life lived across two different worlds.

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Based on a massive six-volume diary written by Henry Clarke himself, providing a deep look into his personal history.

Examines the diverse career of a man who served as a teacher, cleric, politician, businessman, and inventor.

Provides historical context for life in Jamaica between 1828 and 1907 through a personal lens.

Offers a detailed account of a life spent largely in Jamaica despite his English origins.

A valuable resource for readers interested in historical biographies and Caribbean studies.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138167177
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 23 February 2017
Listed Since: 04 January 2017

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