Bøger af George Pinckard

This book is an insightful and detailed account of the West Indies, with observations on the slavery and colonization of the region. The author's analysis of yellow fever and its impact on the region is particularly noteworthy. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of the West Indies.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Notes on the West Indies V1 is a book written by George Pinckard, chronicling his experiences during the expedition under the command of the late General Sir Ralph Abercromby. The book provides a detailed account of the West Indies, including the history, geography, and culture of the region. Pinckard also describes the flora and fauna of the islands, as well as the social and economic conditions of the people who lived there. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the West Indies. Pinckard's writing is clear and concise, and he provides a wealth of information that is both informative and interesting. Overall, Notes on the West Indies V1 is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Caribbean.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.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This detailed description of Dr Thomas Pinckard's voyage to, and residence in, the West Indies in 1796-1797 provides much information on the people of the area as seen through western eyes. Writing in the genre of informal letters to a friend, he comments at length on everything he saw.