Transatlantic Sketches : Comprising Visits to the Most Interesting Scenes in North and South Am...
ISBN: 9781108051880 | 110805188X
Format: PaperbackPublisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
Pub. Date: 6/30/2012
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Sir James Edward Alexander (1803-85), an officer in the British Army, travelled the world extensively and published over a dozen fascinating accounts of his journeys. In this two-volume work, published in 1833, he offers his insights into the landscapes, peoples and practices of the Americas.
A two-volume account, published in 1833, of a well-travelled British Army officer's insights into diverse landscapes, peoples and practices.
A two-volume account, published in 1833, of a well-travelled British Army officer's insights into diverse landscapes, peoples and practices.
| Introduction | |
| Embark in a ship bound for South America | |
| Land at Stabroek | |
| Desire to visit the interior | |
| On the Indian tribes of British Guiana | |
| Settlers on the coast | |
| Descend the Essequibo | |
| The important question of the abolition of slavery | |
| Visit the Morocco coast of Essequibo | |
| Embark in a schooner bound to ... MORE | |
| Leave Enmore to make the tour of the island | |
| The great hurricane of 1831 | |
| Sail from Barbadoes | |
| Sail from Tobago | |
| The British government judiciously preserves the laws of conquered colonies | |
| Sail from Trinidad | |
| Discourse on military matters continued | |
| Leave Grenada | |
| Sail in his Majesty's brig Reindeer for Jamaica | |
| Summary account of the treatment of slaves under British masters | |
| Sail in his Majesty's frigate Blanche for Cuba | |
| Population of Havannah | |
| Statistical account of Cuba | |
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