Memoir on the Island of Navassa, West Indies (1866)

Memoir On The Island Of Navassa, West Indies (1866) is a historical account written by Eugene Gaussoin about his experiences on the island of Navassa in the late 19th century. Navassa is a small island located in the Caribbean Sea, which was once a thriving center for the production of guano, a valuable fertilizer. Gaussoin was sent to Navassa as a representative of a company that owned the rights to mine guano on the island. In his memoir, he describes the harsh living conditions on Navassa, including the extreme heat, lack of fresh water, and the dangerous work of mining guano. He also provides a detailed account of the island's history, including its discovery by Christopher Columbus in 1494 and its subsequent colonization by the French and Spanish.The memoir also touches on the issue of slavery, which was still prevalent on the island during Gaussoin's time there. He describes the brutal treatment of the enslaved workers who were forced to work in the guano mines, and the efforts of abolitionists to bring an end to the practice.Overall, Memoir On The Island Of Navassa, West Indies (1866) is a fascinating and informative account of a little-known island and its history. It provides valuable insights into the harsh realities of life on Navassa, as well as the broader historical context of the Caribbean in the 19th century.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.