The History of Jamaica : OR General survey of the Ancient and Modern State of that Island: with reflections on its situations, settlements, inhabitants, climate, products, commerce, laws and government in THREE Volumes by Edward Long - 1970

London England: Frank Cass and Co Limited, 1970. HARDBACK BOOK in THREE volumes..Contents FINE, books NEAR NEW CONDITION.....Edward Long was resident in Jamaica, from 1757 to 1769 first as a private secretary, and later as a judge in the local vice Admiralty Court , retaining this title for about 30 years. This work presents a political, social and economic history with a survey of the island parish by parish. It's a classic, even after a one and a half centuries it contains what is still one of the best and most complete accounts of colonial government we have. Its also important because it presents a clear picture of the condition the island just prior to the American Revolution, the effects of which were going to bring so many changes to the island. 3 VOLUMES a total in excess of 975pp, Number 12 in the Cass Library of West Indian Studies. This book is AVAILABLE NOW AND IS POSTED AT OUR STANDARD RATES & FULLY INSURED. (UK) .Please email for further details. Not Signed or Inscribed. This the First Facsimile Edition 1970. Green Cloth. Near Fine (NEAR NEW)/No Jacket. Illus. by Facsimile Copper Plates & Maps. 4to - over 9¾" - 12". HARDBACK.