Historic Jamaica by Frank Cundall
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"Historic Jamaica" by Frank Cundall is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the rich history of Jamaica, focusing specifically on its historic sites, monuments, and the evolution of the island through various periods of colonization. The opening of the book establishes the author's reflective tone, quoting notable thinkers like Montaigne to emphasize the significance of historical places in shaping our understanding of civilization. Cundall introduces the
rationale behind this compilation of historic sites, tracing his previous work and prompting a deeper investigation into the preservation of Jamaica's heritage. He outlines his motivations, stating a desire to invoke interest in the island's history for both residents and visitors, and he briefly touches upon the broad themes of aboriginal influence, Spanish colonization, and the impact of English rule, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of Jamaican history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cundall, Frank, 1858-1937 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 16005067 |
| Title | Historic Jamaica |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Published for the Institute of Jamaica by the West India Committee, 1915. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1861: History of the Americas: West Indies. Jamaica |
| Subject | Historic buildings -- Jamaica |
| Subject | Jamaica -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70109 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70109-7 |
| Release Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1531 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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