Jamaica In 1850: Or The Effects Of Sixteen Years Of Freedom On A Slave Colony

by John Bigelow and Faustin Soulouque

Book Overview

""Jamaica in 1850"" is a historical book written by John Bigelow. The book focuses on the effects of sixteen years of freedom on a slave colony in Jamaica. The author examines the social, economic, and political conditions of the island nation after the abolition of slavery in 1834. Bigelow explores the impact of the new labor system on the lives of former slaves, their families, and the wider Jamaican society. The book also delves into the role of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163267333
• ISBN13: 9781163267332
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"