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Gathering sea eggs, Barbados. ; The wind-swept Mahogany trees, Barbados.

Gathering sea eggs, Barbados. ; The wind-swept Mahogany trees, Barbado...

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The mode of flogging slaves. As described in Bickells "West Indies as they are," page 13

The mode of flogging slaves. As described in Bickells "West Indies as ...

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Slaves chained together by the neck and driven to work on the roads. See Bickells "West Indies as they are," page 15

Slaves chained together by the neck and driven to work on the roads. S...

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Santa Cruz. " It is sugar everywhere - the grown people are cutting it in the fields. "

Santa Cruz. " It is sugar everywhere - the grown people are cutting it...

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John Ogilby - Chili, Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683, cartographer

John Ogilby - Chili, Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683, cartographer

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The First Book of the West Indies - Book for children by Langston Hughes

The First Book of the West Indies - Book for children by Langston Hugh...

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Jeanne-Marie Goes to Market - Book for children

Jeanne-Marie Goes to Market - Book for children

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Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

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Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

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Negro huts, Barbados. - A black and white photo of a village

Negro huts, Barbados. - A black and white photo of a village

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A new & correct map of the trading part of the West Indies : including the seat of war between Gr. Britain and Spain; likewise the British Empire in America, with the French and Spanish settlements adjacent thereto; adorn'd with prospects of ye most considerable towns, ports, harbours &c. therein contained from the latest & best observations.

A new & correct map of the trading part of the West Indies : including...

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Along the shore, Jamaica.

Along the shore, Jamaica.

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Folk and ethnic dancing in wood engravings

Folk and ethnic dancing in wood engravings

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The caco in the foreground killed an American Marine.

The caco in the foreground killed an American Marine.

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The market women of Haiti sell everything under the sun -- A "General Store" in a Haitian market.

The market women of Haiti sell everything under the sun -- A "General ...

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Folk and ethnic dancing in wood engravings

Folk and ethnic dancing in wood engravings

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Folk and ethnic dancing in wood engravings

Folk and ethnic dancing in wood engravings

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Folk and ethnic dancing in wood engravings

Folk and ethnic dancing in wood engravings

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The First Book of the West Indies - Book for children by Langston Hughes

The First Book of the West Indies - Book for children by Langston Hugh...

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Banana carriers; [Jamaica.]

Banana carriers; [Jamaica.]

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The ruins of Christophe's palace of Sans Souci.

The ruins of Christophe's palace of Sans Souci.

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Folk and ethnic dancing in wood engravings

Folk and ethnic dancing in wood engravings

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Cacao tree. - A black and white photo of a tree with fruit on it

Cacao tree. - A black and white photo of a tree with fruit on it

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Constant Spring Hotel, near Kingston, Jamaica, one of the Finest Hotels in the West Indies.

Constant Spring Hotel, near Kingston, Jamaica, one of the Finest Hotel...

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Natives fishing; [Jamaica.]

Natives fishing; [Jamaica.]

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Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

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Jeanne-Marie Goes to Market - Book for children

Jeanne-Marie Goes to Market - Book for children

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The First Book of the West Indies - Book for children by Langston Hughes

The First Book of the West Indies - Book for children by Langston Hugh...

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The First Book of the West Indies - Book for children by Langston Hughes

The First Book of the West Indies - Book for children by Langston Hugh...

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A new and correct large draught of the tradeing part of the WEST INDIES

A new and correct large draught of the tradeing part of the WEST INDIE...

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Punishment record books of Friendship Plantation

Punishment record books of Friendship Plantation

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Toussaint Louverture. - Public domain portrait engraving

Toussaint Louverture. - Public domain portrait engraving

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St. George, Grenada. ; Street in St. George, Grenada.

St. George, Grenada. ; Street in St. George, Grenada.

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A school in Port au Prince.

A school in Port au Prince.

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Private graveyards are to be found all over Jamaica.

Private graveyards are to be found all over Jamaica.

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The First Book of the West Indies - Book for children by Langston Hughes

The First Book of the West Indies - Book for children by Langston Hugh...

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Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

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The First Book of the West Indies - Book for children by Langston Hughes

The First Book of the West Indies - Book for children by Langston Hugh...

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A New generall chart for the West Indies of E. Wright's projection vul. called Mercators chart.

A New generall chart for the West Indies of E. Wright's projection vul...

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The voyage of the Sable Venus, from Angola to the West Indies

The voyage of the Sable Venus, from Angola to the West Indies

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Slave chain and lash used by the slave masters on the slaves in the West Indies.

Slave chain and lash used by the slave masters on the slaves in the We...

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Nevis; "We seat them to be photographed with the school mistress in the back."

Nevis; "We seat them to be photographed with the school mistress in th...

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The West-India atlas...  (Frontispiece) nautical chart

The West-India atlas... (Frontispiece) nautical chart

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Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

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Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

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Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

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Slaves exposed for sale. See Bickells "West Indies as they are," page 19

Slaves exposed for sale. See Bickells "West Indies as they are," page ...

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Map of the United States of America, the British provinces, Mexico, the West Indies and Central America, with part of New Granada and Venezuela

Map of the United States of America, the British provinces, Mexico, th...

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Sugar-cane plantation. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Sugar-cane plantation. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Blue pool, St. Ann's; [Jamaica.]

Blue pool, St. Ann's; [Jamaica.]

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Returning from market; [Jamaica.]

Returning from market; [Jamaica.]

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Sugar cane plantation; [Jamaica.]

Sugar cane plantation; [Jamaica.]

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A Jamaican sugar mill. - A black and white photo of people and horses

A Jamaican sugar mill. - A black and white photo of people and horses

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Very much of a lodge. - A black and white photo of a man standing in front of a building

Very much of a lodge. - A black and white photo of a man standing in f...

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Jeanne-Marie Goes to Market - Book for children

Jeanne-Marie Goes to Market - Book for children

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Jeanne-Marie Goes to Market - Book for children

Jeanne-Marie Goes to Market - Book for children

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The First Book of the West Indies - Book for children by Langston Hughes

The First Book of the West Indies - Book for children by Langston Hugh...

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Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

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Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

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Catilda Downs; Barbados passport 2

Catilda Downs; Barbados passport 2

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Observations sur l'origine et les progrès du préjugé des colons blancs contre les hommes de couleur; sur les inconvéniens de le perpétuer; la nécessité, la facilité de le détruire; sur le projet du Comité colonial, etc. Par M. Raymond, homme de couleur de Saint-Domingue.
Saba. " Square and white with red-tiled roofs. "

Saba. " Square and white with red-tiled roofs. "

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Maracas River, Trinidad.

Maracas River, Trinidad.

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Ruins of the old French estates are to be found all over Haiti.

Ruins of the old French estates are to be found all over Haiti.

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Papers presented to the House of Commons, respecting the slave trade

Papers presented to the House of Commons, respecting the slave trade

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Folk and ethnic dancing in wood engravings

Folk and ethnic dancing in wood engravings

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Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

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Jeanne-Marie Goes to Market - Book for children

Jeanne-Marie Goes to Market - Book for children

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Big Negro Excursion [January 3, 1925, advertisement in the Negro World announcing  the sailing of the S.S. Booker T.  Washington to Central America, the West Indies, Panama, and the South of the United States]

Big Negro Excursion [January 3, 1925, advertisement in the Negro World...

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Part of North America : comprehending the course of the Ohio, New England, New York, New Jersey, Pensilvania, Maryland, Virginia ...

Part of North America : comprehending the course of the Ohio, New Engl...

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City of Paramaribo, Surinam - Public domain dedication image

City of Paramaribo, Surinam - Public domain dedication image

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A corner of Christophe's Citadel. Its situation is such that it could only be well photographed from an airplane.

A corner of Christophe's Citadel. Its situation is such that it could ...

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The First Book of the West Indies - Book for children by Langston Hughes

The First Book of the West Indies - Book for children by Langston Hugh...

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Folk and ethnic dancing in wood engravings

Folk and ethnic dancing in wood engravings

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Jeanne-Marie Goes to Market - Book for children

Jeanne-Marie Goes to Market - Book for children

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Map of the United States of America, the British provinces, Mexico, the West Indies and Central America, with part of New Granada and Venezuela

Map of the United States of America, the British provinces, Mexico, th...

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A map of the Island of Jamaica, divided into counties and parishes, for the History of the British West Indies by Bryan Edward

A map of the Island of Jamaica, divided into counties and parishes, fo...

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The separation of a family of slaves after being seized & sold upon a warrant of destraint for their masters debts. As described in Bickells "West Indies as they are," page 16&17.

The separation of a family of slaves after being seized & sold upon a ...

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Observations sur l'origine et les progrès du préjugé des colons blancs contre les hommes de couleur; sur les inconvéniens de le perpétuer; la nécessité, la facilité de le détruire; sur le projet du Comité colonial, etc. Par M. Raymond, homme de couleur de Saint-Domingue.
A very frequent sight along the roads of Jamaica.

A very frequent sight along the roads of Jamaica.

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The mode of flogging Slaves, as described in Bickells "West Indies as they are."

The mode of flogging Slaves, as described in Bickells "West Indies as ...

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Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

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Map of the North Atlantic Ociean including the West Indies.

Map of the North Atlantic Ociean including the West Indies.

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Observations sur l'origine et les progrès du préjugé des colons blancs contre les hommes de couleur; sur les inconvéniens de le perpétuer; la nécessité, la facilité de le détruire; sur le projet du Comité colonial, etc. Par M. Raymond, homme de couleur de Saint-Domingue.
View of the town of St. Thomas, in the West Indies.

View of the town of St. Thomas, in the West Indies.

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Folk and ethnic dancing in wood engravings

Folk and ethnic dancing in wood engravings

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Jeanne-Marie Goes to Market - Book for children

Jeanne-Marie Goes to Market - Book for children

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Folk and ethnic dancing in wood engravings

Folk and ethnic dancing in wood engravings

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The First Book of the West Indies - Book for children by Langston Hughes

The First Book of the West Indies - Book for children by Langston Hugh...

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The British West Indies; Their history, resources and progress; By Algernon E. Aspinall; Author of "The Pocket guide to the West Indies." [Title page]

The British West Indies; Their history, resources and progress; By Alg...

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John Ogilby - Expugnatio Paytae. [View of sailboats.], Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683, cartographer

John Ogilby - Expugnatio Paytae. [View of sailboats.], Montanus Arnold...

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Banana plantation, Trinidad.

Banana plantation, Trinidad.

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The president of Haiti.

The president of Haiti.

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The Most Rev. Enos Nuttall, D.D.; Archbishop of the West Indies.

The Most Rev. Enos Nuttall, D.D.; Archbishop of the West Indies.

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The tri-weekly train arrives at Santiago.

The tri-weekly train arrives at Santiago.

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Shipping sugar, Bridgetown; [Barbados].

Shipping sugar, Bridgetown; [Barbados].

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Roseau, capital of beautiful Dominica.

Roseau, capital of beautiful Dominica.

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Women of Martinique. - Victorian era public domain image

Women of Martinique. - Victorian era public domain image

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Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

Lonely Maria - Book for children by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

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