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Synopsis
Provides a new and fascinating account of the arrival and settlement of this ethnic group in the Caribbean. This beautifully illustrated work is a general guide to East Indian history and culture for young Indo Caribbean readers and for all Caribbean peoples. The book gives reasons for emigration from India and describes life on the estates and in the early villages, the education of the East Indians and the transition from immigrants to permanent residents. An overview of migration, indentureship and settlement is given but the focus is on three former British territories - Trinidad, Guyana and Jamaica.
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About the Author
Florence Pariag is a librarian at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica. Her ancestors came as immigrants from India to the Caribbean.
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- PublisherArawak publications
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 9768189053
- ISBN 13 9789768189059
- BindingPerfect Paperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages120
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