The History, Civil And Commercial, Of The British Colonies In The West Indies V1 (1793) - Paperback

by Byran Edwards (Author)

The book titled ""The History, Civil and Commercial, of the British Colonies in the West Indies V1"" was written by Bryan Edwards and was first published in 1793. This book is a comprehensive account of the history, society, culture, and economy of the British colonies in the West Indies during the 18th century. The author provides a detailed description of the political and economic systems that were established in the colonies, including the slave trade and the plantation economy. The book also covers the social and cultural aspects of life in the colonies, including the customs, traditions, and religions of the people who lived there. The author draws extensively from primary sources such as government records, personal accounts, and historical documents to provide a detailed and accurate portrayal of life in the British colonies in the West Indies. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of life in the colonies. This volume, Volume 1, covers the history of the colonies from their earliest settlements to the end of the 18th century. Overall, this book provides a fascinating insight into the history of the British colonies in the West Indies and is an essential read for anyone interested in Caribbean history.In Two Volumes.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.