Project Gutenberg 2017-10-31 Public domain in the USA. 232 Henderson, John Forrest, A. S. (Archibald Stevenson) 1869 1963 Forrest, Archibald Stevenson 05020759 The West Indies Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The West Indies" by John Henderson is a descriptive account of the Caribbean islands, particularly focusing on Jamaica, written in the early 20th century. The text seems to explore the history, culture, and social dynamics of the region, offering insights into both the lingering colonial attitudes and the vibrant life of its inhabitants. With vivid descriptions of landscapes, people, and customs, the book likely aims to reshape the reader's understanding of the West Indies beyond colonial stereotypes, showcasing a rich tapestry of life and history. At the start of the narrative, Henderson critiques the British perspective on the West Indies, portraying them as often overlooked, impoverished islands burdened by nature’s fury rather than recognizing their historical wealth and significance. He recounts the poignant history of the islands, from colonization to the complexities of race and social structure, emphasizing the resilience and cultural vibrancy of its people, particularly in Jamaica. The initial chapters introduce vivid scenes of life in Jamaica, including the bustling market, social interactions among different racial groups, and the juxtaposition of natural beauty with human issues, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of the Caribbean's unique identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en West Indies -- Description and travel West Indies -- Pictorial works F1601 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other 414353 2025-07-22T09:20:40.666688 text/html 377778 2024-10-23T02:49:30 text/html 16979690 2025-07-22T09:20:54.479674 application/epub+zip 16952152 2025-07-22T09:20:43.544686 application/epub+zip 213827 2025-07-22T09:20:41.783725 application/epub+zip 17048377 2025-07-22T09:21:02.364641 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 16950899 2025-07-22T09:20:50.701729 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 290318 2022-08-25T07:51:46.084870 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 325875 2025-07-22T09:20:39.308748 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 306057 2024-10-23T02:49:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16618 2025-07-22T09:21:02.594620 application/rdf+xml 15714 2025-07-22T09:20:41.887747 image/jpeg 2494 2025-07-22T09:20:41.836711 image/jpeg 16869405 2025-07-22T09:20:41.170773 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog