Transatlantic Sketches: Comprising Visits to the Most Interesting Scenes in North and South America, and...

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James Edward Alexander

Transatlantic Sketches

Comprising Visits to the Most Interesting Scenes in North and South America, and the West Indies...

James Edward Alexander

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Cambridge University Press
14 June 2012

History of the Americas; Expeditions

Series: Cambridge Library Collection - North American History

Sir James Edward Alexander (1803–85), an officer in the British Army, travelled the world extensively and published over a dozen fascinating accounts of his journeys. A passionate and intrepid explorer, Alexander was instrumental in ensuring the safe transfer of Cleopatra's Needle from Egypt to England in 1877. Demonstrating the same humour with which his writing is imbued, he later buried pictures of the twelve most beautiful English women of the time at the base of the Needle. Published in 1833, this two-volume work offers insights into the landscapes, peoples and practices of the Americas. With wit and eloquence, Alexander takes the reader with him on his adventures, but also provides significant commentary on the slave populations he encountered. Volume 1 covers Alexander's journey through South America and the Caribbean.

By: James Edward Alexander
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: Volume 1
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9781108051880
ISBN 10: 110805188X
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - North American History
Pages: 426
Publication Date: 14 June 2012
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction; 1. Embark in a ship bound for South America; 2. Land at Stabroek; 3. Desire to visit the interior; 4. On the Indian tribes of British Guiana; 5. Settlers on the coast; 6. Descend the Essequibo; 7. The important question of the abolition of slavery; 8. Visit the Morocco coast of Essequibo; 9. Embark in a schooner bound to Barbadoes; 10. Leave Enmore to make the tour of the island; 11. The great hurricane of 1831; 12. Sail from Barbadoes; 13. Sail from Tobago; 14. The British government judiciously preserves the laws of conquered colonies; 15. Sail from Trinidad; 16. Discourse on military matters continued; 17. Leave Grenada; 18. Sail in his Majesty's brig Reindeer for Jamaica; 19. Summary account of the treatment of slaves under British masters; 20. Sail in his Majesty's frigate Blanche for Cuba; 21. Population of Havannah; 22. Statistical account of Cuba.