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A richly drawn colonial tale of ambition, fate, and fragile fortunes that unfold between Jamaica and an English‑mounded world.
In this gripping narrative, a trader’s life in the West Indies blends with hushed fears and rising hopes. The text follows a man whose fortunes waver as distant ties to England pull him toward emigration and change, while personal relationships reveal both warmth and danger. As the story moves from a plantation estate to a grand festival, the mood shifts from light social bustle to hints of a deeper, unsettling current shaping every decision.
Set against lush landscapes and bustling port towns, the tale pairs intimate moments of family and friendship with broader reflections on commerce, education, and the costs of living abroad. The atmosphere leans toward mystery as characters confront what is earned, what is lost, and what remains when fortune shifts and the past presses near.
- Experience the social texture of a Caribbean estate and its festive preparations.
- Follow a narrator’s perspective on wealth, risk, and the lure of emigration.
- Meet a cast of figures whose loyalties and ambitions shape the journey ahead.
- Witness dramatic travel scenes that foreshadow larger changes to come.
Ideal for readers drawn to historical fiction with a strong sense of place and a quietly unfolding sense of suspense.
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Bogle Corbet, Vol. 2 of 3: Or, the Emigrants (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Journey to a strange and unforgettable land, filled with tragedy, culture, love, and the struggle for economic stability. This book is an autobiography written with a strong historical consciousness by a young Scottish merchant. He forms both social and business connections in Jamaica during the early 19th-century, witnessing the last days of slavery and the haunting disparity between the privilege of the plantation owners and the harsh reality of the enslaved. This memoir provides a unique perspective on the values, concerns, and social dilemmas of an era when Britain's global economic and political hegemony was being forged. By weaving together personal anecdotes and vivid historical detail, the author leaves us with a deeper understanding of a pivotal moment in world history, while also providing a timeless, intimate account of a man who finds himself at odds with both his own society and the unfamiliar society he visits, but through it all remains true to his humanity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331582755_0
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Bogle Corbet, Vol. 2 of 3 : Or, the Emigrants (Classic Reprint)
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Forgotten Books, 2015
ISBN 10 : 133158275X
ISBN 13 : 9781331582755
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 320 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25966315/2
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