The Story Of Port Royal

by Ethel Duncan Romanes

Book Overview

""The Story of Port Royal"" by Ethel Romanes is a detailed account of the history of the Jamaican city of Port Royal, which was once known as the ""wickedest city in the world."" The book covers the city's rise to prominence as a bustling port town in the 17th century, its infamous reputation for piracy and debauchery, and its ultimate destruction by a massive earthquake in 1692. Romanes provides a comprehensive overview of the city's social, economic,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163638498
• ISBN13: 9781163638491
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 554 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"