The Land of the Free, Part 1, Missionary from Jamaica: Or a Brief View of Emancipation in the West Indies (1847)

The Land of the Free, Part 1, Missionary from Jamaica: Or A Brief View of Emancipation in the West Indies (1847) is a book written by E. Woolley. It provides a comprehensive view of the emancipation of slaves in the West Indies, particularly in Jamaica. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the author's experiences as a missionary in Jamaica during the period of emancipation. It provides an in-depth analysis of the social and economic conditions of the island, the struggles of the newly freed slaves, and the challenges faced by the British government in implementing the emancipation process.The second part of the book provides a broader view of the emancipation process in the West Indies, including the political and economic factors that led to the abolition of slavery, the impact of emancipation on the economy and society of the region, and the ongoing struggles of the newly freed slaves to establish themselves in a society that was still deeply divided by race and class.Overall, The Land of the Free, Part 1, Missionary from Jamaica: Or A Brief View of Emancipation in the West Indies (1847) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of slavery and emancipation in the West Indies. It provides a detailed and nuanced view of the complex social, political, and economic factors that shaped the region during this critical period in its history.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.