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The History of the Island of Dominica: Containing A Description of Its Situation, Extent, Climate, Mountains, Rivers, Natural Productions, &c. &c. (Cass Library of African Studies. African Languages,) - Hardcover
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- Publication date1971
- ISBN 10 0714619299
- ISBN 13 9780714619293
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
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- Number of pages285
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The History of the Island of Dominica: Containing A Description of Its Situation, Extent, Climate, Mountains, Rivers, Natural Productions, &c. &c. (Cass Library of African Studies. African Languages,)
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The History of the Island of Dominica containing a description of its situation, extent, climate, mountains, rivers, natural productions etc, etc.
Published by
Frank Cass and Co Limited, London England, 1791
ISBN 10: 0714619299
ISBN 13: 9780714619293
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Hardcover
Seller: J J Basset Books, bassettbooks, bookfarm.co.uk, Peter Tavy, United Kingdom
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Green Cloth. Condition: VERY GOOD (AVERAGE+). illustrated Dustwrapper (illustrator). This the First Facsimile Edition 1971. The History of the Island of Dominica, containing a description of its situation, extent, climate, mountains,rivers , natural productions etc,etc. Together with an account of the civil government, trade laws, customs and manners of the different inhabitants of that island. Its conquest by the French and restoration to the British Dominions. Declared a 'neutral' island by the contending powers of France , Spain and Britain. Dominica had nevertheless been settled informally by the French when it was first conquered by Britain in 1759. Captured by the French during the war of American Independence, it was restored to Britain in 1783. When Thomas Atwood published this first history of the island in 1791, therefore, Dominica was a new and exposed colony, where the French inhabitants still outnumbered the English. Atwood, an intelligent man, who had been Chief Judge both in Dominica and the Bahamas, was greatly impressed by the island's strategic importance and commercial possibilities. He wrote his history to induce Britain to develop the colony, and to attract more British immigrants and capital. His history, therefore, also comprises a complete description of the contemporary Dominica, and the sections devoted to commerce are particularly important. Very much 'planter' historian Atwood's strictures on the character of the Negroes make extremely interesting reading, especially when compared with his generous sentiments towards the few remaining amerindians. All in all, this book still provides the most uniquely vivid, if not unbiased picture of Dominica in the late 18th century. 285pp + Catalogue of the Cass Library of West Indian Studies. This book will be POSTED AT OUR STANDARD RATES FULLY INSURED (UK) ONLY . .Please email for further details Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Not Signed or Inscribed. Seller Inventory # 009609
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The History of the Island of Dominica containing a description of its situation, extent, climate, mountains, rivers, natural productions etc, etc.
Published by
Frank Cass and Co Limited, London England, 1791
ISBN 10: 0714619299
ISBN 13: 9780714619293
Used
Hardcover
Seller: J J Basset Books, bassettbooks, bookfarm.co.uk, Peter Tavy, United Kingdom
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Green Cloth. Condition: Near Fine (NEAR NEW). illustrated Dustwrapper (illustrator). This the First Facsimile Edition 1971. The History of the Island of Dominica, containing a description of its situation, extent, climate, mountains,rivers , natural productions etc,etc. Together with an account of the civil government, trade laws, customs and manners of the different inhabitants of that island. Its conquest by the French and restoration to the British Dominions. Declared a 'neutral' island by the contending powers of France , Spain and Britain. Dominica had nevertheless been settled informally by the French when it was first conquered by Britain in 1759. Captured by the French during the war of American Independence, it was restored to Britain in 1783. When Thomas Atwood published this first history of the island in 1791, therefore, Dominica was a new and exposed colony, where the French inhabitants still outnumbered the English. Atwood, an intelligent man, who had been Chief Judge both in Dominica and the Bahamas, was greatly impressed by the island's strategic importance and commercial possibilities. He wrote his history to induce Britain to develop the colony, and to attract more British immigrants and capital. His history, therefore, also comprises a complete description of the contemporary Dominica, and the sections devoted to commerce are particularly important. Very much 'planter' historian Atwood's strictures on the character of the Negroes make extremely interesting reading, especially when compared with his generous sentiments towards the few remaining amerindians. All in all, this book still provides the most uniquely vivid, if not unbiased picture of Dominica in the late 18th century. 285pp + Catalogue of the Cass Library of West Indian Studies. This book will be POSTED AT OUR STANDARD RATES FULLY INSURED (UK) ONLY . .Please email for further details Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Not Signed or Inscribed. Seller Inventory # 009608
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The History of the Island of Dominica containing a description of its situation, extent, climate, mountains, rivers, natural productions etc, etc.
Published by
Frank Cass and Co Limited, London England, 1791
ISBN 10: 0714619299
ISBN 13: 9780714619293
Used
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Seller: J J Basset Books, bassettbooks, bookfarm.co.uk, Peter Tavy, United Kingdom
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Green Cloth. Condition: FINE ( AS NEW). illustrated Dustwrapper (illustrator). This the First Facsimile Edition 1971. The History of the Island of Dominica, containing a description of its situation, extent, climate, mountains,rivers , natural productions etc,etc. Together with an account of the civil government, trade laws, customs and manners of the different inhabitants of that island. Its conquest by the French and restoration to the British Dominions. Declared a 'neutral' island by the contending powers of France , Spain and Britain. Dominica had nevertheless been settled informally by the French when it was first conquered by Britain in 1759. Captured by the French during the war of American Independence, it was restored to Britain in 1783. When Thomas Atwood published this first history of the island in 1791, therefore, Dominica was a new and exposed colony, where the French inhabitants still outnumbered the English. Atwood, an intelligent man, who had been Chief Judge both in Dominica and the Bahamas, was greatly impressed by the island's strategic importance and commercial possibilities. He wrote his history to induce Britain to develop the colony, and to attract more British immigrants and capital. His history, therefore, also comprises a complete description of the contemporary Dominica, and the sections devoted to commerce are particularly important. Very much 'planter' historian Atwood's strictures on the character of the Negroes make extremely interesting reading, especially when compared with his generous sentiments towards the few remaining amerindians. All in all, this book still provides the most uniquely vivid, if not unbiased picture of Dominica in the late 18th century. 285pp + Catalogue of the Cass Library of West Indian Studies. This book will be POSTED AT OUR STANDARD RATES FULLY INSURED (UK) ONLY . .Please email for further details Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Not Signed or Inscribed. Seller Inventory # 005551
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The History of the Island of Dominica Containing A Description of Its Situation, Extent, Climate, Mountains, Rivers, Natural Productions, &c. &c.
Published by
Frank Cass & Co., Ltd, London, 1971
ISBN 10: 0714619299
ISBN 13: 9780714619293
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good Plus. VG/G+. Nice, clean, tight copy. 1971 reprint of the 1791 original. Minor chipping and tears to Dust Jacket extremities. Seller Inventory # K2161
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The History of the Island of Dominica containing a description of its situation, extent, climate, mountains, rivers, natural productions etc, etc.
Published by
Frank Cass and Co Limited, London England, 1791
ISBN 10: 0714619299
ISBN 13: 9780714619293
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Green Cloth. Condition: BRAND NEW. Dust Jacket Condition: BRAND NEW. illustrated Dustwrapper (illustrator). This the First Facsimile Edition 1971. The History of the Island of Dominica, containing a description of its situation, extent, climate, mountains,rivers , natural productions etc,etc. Together with an account of the civil government, trade laws, customs and manners of the different inhabitants of that island. Its conquest by the French and restoration to the British Dominions. Declared a 'neutral' island by the contending powers of France , Spain and Britain. Dominica had nevertheless been settled informally by the French when it was first conquered by Britain in 1759. Captured by the French during the war of American Independence, it was restored to Britain in 1783. When Thomas Atwood published this first history of the island in 1791, therefore, Dominica was a new and exposed colony, where the French inhabitants still outnumbered the English. Atwood, an intelligent man, who had been Chief Judge both in Dominica and the Bahamas, was greatly impressed by the island's strategic importance and commercial possibilities. He wrote his history to induce Britain to develop the colony, and to attract more British immigrants and capital. His history, therefore, also comprises a complete description of the contemporary Dominica, and the sections devoted to commerce are particularly important. Very much 'planter' historian Atwood's strictures on the character of the Negroes make extremely interesting reading, especially when compared with his generous sentiments towards the few remaining amerindians. All in all, this book still provides the most uniquely vivid, if not unbiased picture of Dominica in the late 18th century. 285pp + Catalogue of the Cass Library of West Indian Studies. This book will be POSTED AT OUR STANDARD RATES FULLY INSURED (UK) ONLY . .Please email for further details Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Not Signed or Inscribed. Seller Inventory # 009618
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