The Legacy Of The American Revolution To The British West Indies And Bahamas

""The Legacy Of The American Revolution To The British West Indies And Bahamas: A Chapter Out Of The History Of The American Loyalists"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Wilbur H. Siebert and originally published in 1913. The book explores the impact of the American Revolution on the British West Indies and the Bahamas, focusing on the experiences of the American loyalists who fled to these regions after the war. The book provides a detailed account of the social, economic, and political conditions in the British West Indies and Bahamas during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, highlighting the ways in which the arrival of the American loyalists changed these regions. Siebert describes how the loyalists brought new ideas, technologies, and cultural practices to the islands, and how they influenced the development of local economies, political systems, and social structures.Throughout the book, Siebert draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, to provide a rich and nuanced portrait of life in the British West Indies and Bahamas during this period. He also explores the complex relationships between the American loyalists and the local populations, including the enslaved Africans and Afro-Caribbean communities, and examines the ways in which these interactions shaped the legacy of the American Revolution in the region.Overall, ""The Legacy Of The American Revolution To The British West Indies And Bahamas: A Chapter Out Of The History Of The American Loyalists"" is a fascinating and insightful exploration of a little-known aspect of American and Caribbean history, offering a unique perspective on the impact of the American Revolution beyond the borders of the United States.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.