An history of Jamaica: With observations of the climate, scenery, trade, productions, negroes, slave trade ... : To which is added an illustr. of the advantages which are likely to result, from the abolition of the slave tradeCawthorn, 1807 - 333 pages |
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An History of Jamaica: With Observations of the Climate, Scenery, Trade ... Robert Renny No preview available - 2018 |
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