The West Indies

Henderson, John

Published by Adam and Charles Black, London, 1905

About this Item

Publisher's original pale blue cloth, the upper cover and spine both decorated with ships, craps, clouds and sunbursts in brown, ivory and gilt and with gilt lettering, top edge gilt; 8vo, 9 inches tall; ix, 272, 4 ads pages with an index; illustrated with ith 74 very fine and attractive color plates from the paintings of Archibald Stevenson Forrest, each with a captioned guard. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with faded spine and perimeters. The sun-drenched islands and azure seas of the West Indies provide a rich tapestry of inspiration for both writers and artists in this elusive gem. While Jamaica receives the lion's share of attention, other locales such as Barbados, St. Lucia, Dominica, St. Thomas, and Martinique also feature prominently. Archibald Forrest brilliantly captures the vibrant scenery and diverse cultures of these tropical isles. Primarily focused on Jamaica, with nods to Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Thomas, and Dominica, this work offers readers an informative and captivating travelogue of the West Indies. Henderson's descriptive prose paints a vivid portrait of the region's landscapes, cultures, and inhabitants. Seller Inventory # 18531

Bibliographic Details

Title: The West Indies

Publisher: Adam and Charles Black, London

Publication Date: 1905

Binding: Decorated Cloth

Illustrator: Color plates by A. S. Forrest

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

Edition: First Edition, First Printing.