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A True & Exact History of the Island of Barbados

A True & Exact History of the Island of Barbados

Richard Ligon

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Anson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
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Viajes y vacaciones
ISBN:
9781023458221

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'A true & exact history of the island of Barbados' offers a fascinating glimpse into 17th-century Caribbean life. Richard Ligon’s account provides a detailed exploration of Barbados, with particular emphasis on its burgeoning sugar industry and the social structures that defined the island.This historical text explores the intricate processes of sugar manufacture and refining, offering invaluable insight into the economic engine of Barbados during this pivotal period. Beyond the technical aspects of sugar production, Ligon delves into the social history of the island, documenting the daily lives, customs, and interactions of its inhabitants.Whether you’re interested in the history of the Caribbean, the development of the sugar industry, or the social dynamics of a 17th-century colony, this book presents a valuable and engaging historical record. Journey back in time and discover the Barbados of centuries past through the meticulous observations of Richard Ligon.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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