John Bigelow
''Jamaica in 1850: Or The Effects of Sixteen Years of Freedom on a Slave Colony'' is a historical book written by John Bigelow. The book focuses on the impact of emancipation on the Caribbean island of Jamaica. It examines the social, economic, and political changes that occurred in the colony after slavery was abolished in 1834. The author explores the challenges faced by the newly freed slaves and the efforts made by the British colonial authorities to address these challenges. The book also delves into the role of religion, education, and culture in shaping the post-slavery society of Jamaica. Through his meticulous research and analysis, Bigelow provides a fascinating insight into the complex history of Jamaica during a critical period of its development. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Caribbean history, slavery, and the struggle for freedom and equality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.