Author: (FLANNIGAN, Mrs). (mrs. LANAGAN ?).
Title: Antigua and the Antiguans: a full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day, interspersed with anecdotes and legends. Also an impartial view of slavery and the free labour systems; the statistics of the island, and biographical notices of the principal families.
Description: London, Saunders and Otley, 1844.2 volumes. Original embossed cloth (back vol. II soiled), spines gilt. XIV,345, + Erratum slip); VIII,355 pp.First edition. - . The writer was an English lady, for many years resident in the colony both before and after emancipation. The historical part is written in annalistic form, by governors, and is interspersed with local legends. Colonial records were consulted to some extent for the latter period. Its chief value is as a mirror of contemporary Caribbean society and for this, it is invaluable. An infinite variety of subjects is handied in a sprightly, well-informed, and sympathetic manner. Unsurpassed for the general state of Antigua after the close of the slave régime. Genealogies of the topping families will be found in the appendix (Ragatz p.224). - One of the best early accounts of Antigua. - Scarce entertaining work.Sabin 1693; The Beinecke Lesser Antilles Collection 870; Theakstone p.99.

Keywords: America Antigua Caribbean Islands