Short History Of Barbados: From Its First Discovery And Settlement, To The End Of The Year 1767 (176

""A Short History of Barbados: From Its First Discovery and Settlement, to the End of the Year 1767"" is a historical book written by George Frere and published in 1768. The book provides a detailed account of the island of Barbados, its discovery, and the settlement of its people. It covers the island's history up until the year 1767, including its colonization by the British, the establishment of the sugar industry, and the island's role in the transatlantic slave trade. The book also examines the social, political, and economic structures of Barbados during this time period. Frere draws on a variety of primary sources, including official documents and personal accounts, to provide a comprehensive and insightful history of the island. Overall, ""A Short History of Barbados"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Caribbean and the impact of colonialism on the region.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.