Eighteen Months In Jamaica - Theodore Foulks

""Eighteen Months in Jamaica: With Recollections of the Late Rebellion"" is a book written by Theodore Foulks in 1833. The book is a memoir of Foulks' experiences during his eighteen-month stay in Jamaica, where he worked as a plantation manager. Foulks provides a detailed account of the social, economic, and political conditions of Jamaica during his stay, including the brutal treatment of enslaved people and the effects of the abolition of slavery on the island's economy. The book also includes Foulks' recollections of the 1831-1832 slave rebellion, which he witnessed firsthand. He describes the rebellion as a violent and bloody event, with both enslaved people and white plantation owners suffering casualties. Foulks' account provides valuable insight into the causes and consequences of the rebellion, as well as its impact on Jamaican society.Overall, ""Eighteen Months in Jamaica: With Recollections of the Late Rebellion"" is a fascinating historical document that sheds light on a critical period in Jamaica's history. It offers a unique perspective on the experiences of both enslaved people and plantation owners during a time of significant social and political change.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.

EAN: 9781436830621