A Statistical Account Of The West India Islands (1855)

A Statistical Account Of The West India Islands is a book written by Richard Swainson Fisher in 1855. The book provides a detailed account of the West India Islands, including their geography, climate, history, and economy. Fisher's work is a comprehensive study of the region, covering topics such as the slave trade, the sugar industry, and the political and social structures of the islands. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the islands. Fisher draws on a wide range of sources, including official reports, travel accounts, and personal observations, to provide a rich and detailed picture of life in the West Indies in the mid-19th century. The book is an important historical document, shedding light on a period of Caribbean history that is often overlooked. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history and culture of the West Indies.Together With General Descriptions Of The Bermudas, Bay Islands, And Belize, And The Guayana Colonies.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.