St. Lucia: Historical, Statistical, and Descriptive (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book offers a comprehensive and deeply personal account of St. Lucia, a Caribbean island that has long been overshadowed by its more famous neighbors. The author, who spent thirteen years living on the island, provides a vivid and detailed portrait of its geography, history, culture, and people. The book's scope extends beyond a mere description, delving into the complex relationship between St. Lucia and its colonial past. The author explores the island's tumultuous history, marked by frequent shifts in control between the British and the French, and the impact of these power struggles on the local population. The author examines the unique social fabric of St. Lucia, highlighting the interplay of French and English influences, the rise of a Creole culture, and the struggles and triumphs of the island's diverse inhabitants. The book provides a nuanced exploration of the complexities of colonial life, slavery, and the struggle for freedom. The book's insightful observations and meticulously researched details offer a compelling and captivating glimpse into a little-known corner of the Caribbean world. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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