Jamaica: Addresses to His Excellency Edward John Eyre, Esquire, &C., &C., 1865, 1866

by Edward John Eyre

These speeches by the controversial Governor of Jamaica, Edward John Eyre, give a firsthand account of the tumultuous events of the mid-19th century that led to his removal from office. Eyre defends his actions in suppressing a rebellion by black Jamaicans and argues that the colonial authorities had a duty to maintain order and protect the lives and property of all British subjects. Eyre's critics accused him of using excessive force and having...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021700215
• ISBN13: 9781021700216
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"