The Garden Of The Lord

By Henry St. Clair Whitehead

Book Overview

The Garden of the Lord is a book written by Henry St. Clair Whitehead and first published in 1922. The book is a collection of short stories that are set in the Caribbean, specifically in Jamaica, where Whitehead spent a significant portion of his life. The stories are centered around the theme of the supernatural and the occult, and they explore the relationship between the natural and supernatural worlds.The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains stories that are set in the present day, while the second part contains stories that are set in the past. The stories are narrated from the perspective of the native people of Jamaica, and they reflect the cultural beliefs and traditions of the island.The stories in The Garden of the Lord are characterized by their vivid descriptions of the natural world, as well as their eerie and unsettling atmosphere. Whitehead's writing style is poetic and evocative, and he uses imagery and symbolism to convey his themes.Overall, The Garden of the Lord is a haunting and atmospheric collection of stories that explore the supernatural and the occult in the context of Jamaican culture. It is a must-read for fans of horror and the supernatural, as well as those interested in Caribbean literature and culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165667681
• ISBN13: 9781165667680
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"