DESCRIPTION of the island, its situation, extent, climate, and other subjects; together with an account of the conquest of it, its cession to Great Britain, and the disposal of the lands by the crown.
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Description of the soil, mountains, and woods; of valuable timber, and other trees; also of the birds of the woods peculiar to the island.
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CHAP. III.
Of the rivers and lakes in the island, river and fresh water fish, also of sea fish, land crabs, and a description of the native quadruped, and other animals.
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CHAP. IV.
Of the most remarkable reptiles and insects of the island, their venomous and other qualities, with remarks.
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CHAP. V.
An account of the different articles of West India produce raised in the island; the number of sugar and coffee plantations therein, with remarks.
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CHAP. VI.
Names and descriptions of particular West India fruits which grow in the island; also of European and American fruits, herbs, vegetables, and flowers; with observations on their properties, &c.
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CHAP. VII.
Of the trade of the island, previous to its reduction by the French last war, with a relation of that circumstance; and the articles of capitulation to which it surrendered.
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CHAP. VIII.
Of the government of the island under the French, with a relation of the disiressed situation of the English inhabitants, until its restoration to Great Britain; an account of that event, and several other subjects.
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CHAP. IX.
An account of the division of the island into parishes and towns, with a description of its capital, the principal buildings, fortifications, and harbour; together with observations on Prince Rupert's Bay, and the grand Savannah in that island.
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CHAP. X.
The civil government, officers, courts, and other subjects relative to them; also a description of the militia of that island.
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CHAP. XI.
Description of the white inhabitants, free people of colour, and native Indians of the island; their manners and customs, with observations.
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CHAP. XII.
Of the negro slaves of this island, their rebellion and reduction, the usage, manners, customs, and characters of these people in general in the West Indies.
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CHAP. XIII.
Of the present trade of the island, and the free port of Roseau, with remarks. Conclusion.
