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Explore a detailed historical account of the Caribbean through the eyes of John Davy. Originally published in 1854, this volume from the Cass Library of West Indian Studies provides a rare look at the social and cultural landscapes of the Windward and Leeward Islands. John Davy, an English doctor and Fellow of the Royal Society, authored this work based on his personal notes and observations collected between 1845 and 1848. During his time as Inspector General of Army Hospitals, Davy lived in Barbados and traveled throughout the region, gathering firsthand insights that define this historical text. This book covers specific details regarding the society and culture of Barbados, Trinidad, Tobago, and St Lucia. It serves as a significant resource for those studying the military command and the shifting social structures of the West Indies during a transformative era. Whether you are a student of history or a researcher interested in Caribbean studies, this Routledge publication offers a window into the mid-19th century islands.

Key Features

Provides historical observations of Barbados, Trinidad, Tobago, and St Lucia based on firsthand accounts from the mid-1800s.

Authored by John Davy, a Fellow of the Royal Society and former Inspector General of Army Hospitals.

Part of the Cass Library of West Indian Studies, offering academic depth for researchers and history enthusiasts.

Covers the social and cultural history of the Windward and Leeward Islands during the period of slave emancipation.

Includes detailed notes and observations made by Davy while he was stationed in the Caribbean between 1845 and 1848.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
11 November 2004
Listed Since
13 February 2007

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