Transatlantic Sketches
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-108-05188-0 (ISBN)
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. A passionate and intrepid explorer, Alexander was instrumental in ensuring the safe transfer of Cleopatra's Needle from Egypt to England in 1877. Demonstrating the same humour with which his writing is imbued, he later buried pictures of the twelve most beautiful English women of the time at the base of the Needle. Published in 1833, this two-volume work offers insights into the landscapes, peoples and practices of the Americas. With wit and eloquence, Alexander takes the reader with him on his adventures, but also provides significant commentary on the slave populations he encountered. Volume 1 covers Alexander's journey through South America and the Caribbean.
Introduction; 1. Embark in a ship bound for South America; 2. Land at Stabroek; 3. Desire to visit the interior; 4. On the Indian tribes of British Guiana; 5. Settlers on the coast; 6. Descend the Essequibo; 7. The important question of the abolition of slavery; 8. Visit the Morocco coast of Essequibo; 9. Embark in a schooner bound to Barbadoes; 10. Leave Enmore to make the tour of the island; 11. The great hurricane of 1831; 12. Sail from Barbadoes; 13. Sail from Tobago; 14. The British government judiciously preserves the laws of conquered colonies; 15. Sail from Trinidad; 16. Discourse on military matters continued; 17. Leave Grenada; 18. Sail in his Majesty's brig Reindeer for Jamaica; 19. Summary account of the treatment of slaves under British masters; 20. Sail in his Majesty's frigate Blanche for Cuba; 21. Population of Havannah; 22. Statistical account of Cuba.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 14.6.2012 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Cambridge Library Collection - North American History ; Volume 1 |
| Zusatzinfo | 5 Plates, black and white; 1 Maps |
| Verlagsort | Cambridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 140 x 216 mm |
| Gewicht | 540 g |
| Themenwelt | Reisen ► Reiseberichte ► Nord- / Mittelamerika |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-108-05188-X / 110805188X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-108-05188-0 / 9781108051880 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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