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_aRodway, James, _d1848-1926 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe West Indies and the Spanish Main |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-06-14 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Steven Gibbs, Jane Hyland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The West Indies and the Spanish Main" by James Rodway is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the tumultuous history of the Caribbean region, highlighting the interactions between European powers and indigenous peoples, as well as the quest for wealth and dominance through exploration, colonization, and exploitation. The narrative likely covers a range of events including voyages, conflicts, and the cultural ramifications of colonialism. At the start of the book, Rodway sets a captivating stage by introducing the reader to the rich and often violent history of the West Indies and the Spanish Main. He discusses the natural beauty of the islands and the initial encounters between the Spanish explorers and the indigenous Arawak and Carib peoples. The text illustrates the tragic consequences of these encounters, including the exploitation and decimation of native populations driven by the Spanish lust for gold and territorial expansion. Rodway hints at the ensuing conflicts and struggles among European nations for control over this "treasure-laden" region, painting a portrait of an area defined by both its stunning landscapes and its history of violence and tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSlavery -- West Indies | ||
| 653 | _aSpanish Main | ||
| 653 | _aWest Indies -- History | ||
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