02305cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000100010610000340011624500440015026400510019430000470024533600260029233700260031833800360034450000310038050800310041152014170044253400450185965300390190485600430194399900170198610669UtSlPG20260610133245.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF20011 aKingsley, Charles,d1819-187510aAt Last: A Christmas in the West Indies 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-01-01  aTranscribed by David Price  a"At Last: A Christmas in the West Indies" by Charles Kingsley is a travelogue written during the mid-19th century. This work chronicles Kingsley’s journey as he sails across the Atlantic to the West Indies, capturing not only the natural beauty of the islands but also his vibrant experiences and observations about the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters. The narrative is imbued with Kingsley’s reflections on natural history and his excitement about finally realizing a long-held dream of visiting the West Indies.  The opening of the book introduces readers to Kingsley embarking on his long-awaited journey to the West Indies. He vividly describes the sensations of leaving England behind, crossing the Atlantic, and the gradual transition into tropical surroundings. As he navigates the seas, Kingsley marvels at the natural beauty around him—highlighting the calm waters and the vast ocean's depths—while also reflecting on the diversity of life unseen beneath the surface. He also introduces a variety of colorful fellow passengers, including Cornish miners seeking fortune in the silver mines of South America. This opening sets the stage for experiences rich in exploration, natural history, and introspection, promising a compelling narrative that explores both the wonders of nature and the complexities of human life in the Caribbean. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aTrinidad -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10669  c52122d52122