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 Project Gutenberg 2020-09-16 Public domain in the USA. 111 Prince, Nancy 1799 Gardener, Nancy Gardner, Nancy Prince, Nancy Gardener, Mrs. Prince, Nancy Gardner 05036898 The West Indies: Being a Description of the Islands, Progress of Christianity, Education, and Liberty Among the Colored Population Generally Relates principally to Jamaica. Produced by Mary Glenn Krause and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) "The West Indies: Being a Description of the Islands, Progress of Christianity, Education, and Liberty among the Colored Population Generally" by Mrs. Nancy Prince is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book explores the unique characteristics of the West Indies islands, particularly focusing on Jamaica, and provides insights into the lives of the formerly enslaved people as they transition to freedom. The work addresses social, religious, and educational aspects of life for the colored population, as well as a commentary on the progress of Christianity in the region. In "The West Indies," Nancy Prince details her observations and experiences while visiting Jamaica, where she aimed to assist the emancipated population in their quest for education and moral upliftment. Through vivid descriptions of the islands' landscapes, climate, and the hardships faced by the colored residents, she paints a complex picture of post-emancipation society. The narrative discusses the historical context of slavery, the struggles of newly freed individuals, and the role of religious institutions in their lives. Prince also critiques the exploitative practices of missionaries and local leaders that negatively impact the community. Her account serves as both a personal narrative and a call for assistance from her readers, highlighting the resilience and aspirations of the formerly enslaved people in their pursuit of dignity and education. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en West Indies -- Description and travel Black people -- Jamaica Jamaica -- Description and travel F1861 Text Category: History - Other Category: History - Religious Category: Parenthood & Family Relations 60253 2025-06-25T06:28:45.970129 text/html 35411 2024-10-18T06:11:11 text/html 178496 2025-06-25T06:28:47.658150 application/epub+zip 177252 2025-06-25T06:28:46.348145 application/epub+zip 76102 2025-06-25T06:28:46.140199 application/epub+zip 209581 2025-06-25T06:28:48.860143 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 200013 2025-06-25T06:28:47.469158 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 99048 2022-09-28T13:48:05.511118 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52770 2025-06-25T06:28:45.891138 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32512 2024-10-18T06:11:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17643 2025-06-25T06:28:48.979122 application/rdf+xml 18152 2025-06-25T06:28:46.225130 image/jpeg 2756 2025-06-25T06:28:46.182126 image/jpeg 170476 2025-06-25T06:28:45.985148 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia