{"product_id":"transatlantic-sketches-comprising-visits-to-the-most-interesting-scenes-in-north-and-south-america-and-the-west-indies-paperback-9781108051880","title":"Transatlantic Sketches; Comprising Visits to the Most Interesting Scenes in North and South America, and the West Indies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108051880","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTransatlantic Sketches\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eComprising Visits to the Most Interesting Scenes in North and South America, and the West Indies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA two-volume account, published in 1833, of a well-travelled British Army officer's insights into diverse landscapes, peoples and practices.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames Edward Alexander (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108051880, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 14 June 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e426 pages, 5 b\/w illus.  1 map\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 2.4 cm, 0.54 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSir James Edward Alexander (1803–85), an officer in the British Army, travelled the world extensively and published over a dozen fascinating accounts of his journeys. A passionate and intrepid explorer, Alexander was instrumental in ensuring the safe transfer of Cleopatra's Needle from Egypt to England in 1877. Demonstrating the same humour with which his writing is imbued, he later buried pictures of the twelve most beautiful English women of the time at the base of the Needle. Published in 1833, this two-volume work offers insights into the landscapes, peoples and practices of the Americas. With wit and eloquence, Alexander takes the reader with him on his adventures, but also provides significant commentary on the slave populations he encountered. Volume 1 covers Alexander's journey through South America and the Caribbean.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. Embark in a ship bound for South America\u003cbr\u003e 2. Land at Stabroek\u003cbr\u003e 3. Desire to visit the interior\u003cbr\u003e 4. On the Indian tribes of British Guiana\u003cbr\u003e 5. Settlers on the coast\u003cbr\u003e 6. Descend the Essequibo\u003cbr\u003e 7. The important question of the abolition of slavery\u003cbr\u003e 8. Visit the Morocco coast of Essequibo\u003cbr\u003e 9. Embark in a schooner bound to Barbadoes\u003cbr\u003e 10. Leave Enmore to make the tour of the island\u003cbr\u003e 11. The great hurricane of 1831\u003cbr\u003e 12. Sail from Barbadoes\u003cbr\u003e 13. Sail from Tobago\u003cbr\u003e 14. The British government judiciously preserves the laws of conquered colonies\u003cbr\u003e 15. Sail from Trinidad\u003cbr\u003e 16. Discourse on military matters continued\u003cbr\u003e 17. Leave Grenada\u003cbr\u003e 18. Sail in his Majesty's brig Reindeer for Jamaica\u003cbr\u003e 19. Summary account of the treatment of slaves under British masters\u003cbr\u003e 20. Sail in his Majesty's frigate Blanche for Cuba\u003cbr\u003e 21. Population of Havannah\u003cbr\u003e 22. Statistical account of Cuba.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History of the Americas [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of the Americas\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20the%20Americas%20%5BHBJK%5D%22\"\u003eHBJK\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266097991960,"sku":"9781108051880","price":31.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108051880i_5323c59b-6a41-439d-a9c6-d9a7ac5c12a8.jpg?v=1696747089","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/transatlantic-sketches-comprising-visits-to-the-most-interesting-scenes-in-north-and-south-america-and-the-west-indies-paperback-9781108051880","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}