Historical Account Of St. Thomas: With Its Rise And Progress In Commerce; Missions And Churches (1852)

""A Historical Account of St. Thomas"" by John P. Knox is a book that provides a detailed description of the island of St. Thomas, its history, and its progress in commerce, missions, and churches. The book was published in 1852 and is considered a valuable source of information for those interested in the history of the island.The book covers the early history of St. Thomas, including its discovery by Christopher Columbus, its colonization by the Dutch, and its eventual transfer to the Danish West India Company. It also discusses the island's role in the slave trade and its importance as a center of commerce in the Caribbean.In addition to its historical content, the book also provides an account of the missions and churches on the island, including the establishment of the Moravian Church and the Catholic Church. It also includes descriptions of the island's natural resources, including its flora and fauna, and its geography.Overall, ""A Historical Account of St. Thomas"" is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed look at the history of one of the Caribbean's most important islands.With Its Rise And Progress In Commerce; Missions And Churches; Climate And Its Adaptation To Invalids; Geological Structure; Natural History, And Botany; And Incidental Notices Of St. Croix And St. Johns; Slave Insurrections In These Islands; Emancipation And Present Condition Of Laboring Classes.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.