Author : Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo y Valdés
Publisher : Unc Department of Romance Studies
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 20,60 MB
Release : 1959
Category : History
ISBN :
Volume 32 in the North Carolina Studies in the Romance Languages and Literatures series.
Author : Christopher P. Iannini
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 50,72 MB
Release : 2013-03-12
Category : History
ISBN : 0807838187
Drawing on letters, illustrations, engravings, and neglected manuscripts, Christopher Iannini connects two dramatic transformations in the eighteenth-century Atlantic world--the emergence and growth of the Caribbean plantation system and the rise of natural science. Iannini argues that these transformations were not only deeply interconnected, but that together they established conditions fundamental to the development of a distinctive literary culture in the early Americas. In fact, eighteenth-century natural history as a literary genre largely took its shape from its practice in the Caribbean, an oft-studied region that was a prime source of wealth for all of Europe and the Americas. The formal evolution of colonial prose narrative, Ianinni argues, was contingent upon the emergence of natural history writing, which itself emerged necessarily from within the context of Atlantic slavery and the production of tropical commodities. As he reestablishes the history of cultural exchange between the Caribbean and North America, Ianinni recovers the importance of the West Indies in the formation of American literary and intellectual culture as well as its place in assessing the moral implications of colonial slavery.
Author : Robert W. Henderson
Publisher :
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 19,28 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN :
The reference source that biologists interested in West Indian herpetofauna have been waiting for.--Steven Reichling, curator, Memphis Zoo A state-of-the-art compendium. The West Indies is one of the hottest of the world's biodiversity hot spots and will continue to be a focus of ecological research, now invigorated by this definitive synthesis.--S. Blair Hedges, Pennsylvania State University The West Indies have become a major focus for biologists and conservationists. Its herpetofauna is considered one of the richest and most vulnerable in the world. These fragile natural environments are home to many unique animals that occur only on these islands. Loss of habitat, development of scenic areas for a burgeoning tourist industry, and the introduction of invasive species have contributed to an already tenuous situation for many of the region's native species. This volume summarizes the natural history of each of the more than seven hundred species of frogs and reptiles that live in the West Indies. Sure to be the starting point for all future research on West Indian amphibians and reptiles, it will be an essential companion to the biologist contemplating or conducting research in the area.
Author : Jeffrey Lemm
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 35,34 MB
Release : 2011-08-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1437735177
Rock iguanas of the West Indies are considered to be the most endangered group of lizards in the world. They are a flagship species in the Caribbean and on most islands are the largest native land animals. Unfortunately, human encroachment and introduced animals have brought this species to the brink of extinction. Cyclura: Natural History, Husbandry, and Conservation of the West Indian Iguanas is the first book to combine the natural history and captive husbandry of these remarkable reptiles, while at the same time outlining the problems researchers and conservationists are battling to save these beautiful, iconic animals of the Caribbean islands. Authors Jeffrey Lemm and Allison Alberts have been studying West Indian iguanas for nearly 20 years in the wild and in captivity; their experiences with wild iguanas and their exquisite photos of these charismatic lizards in the wild make this book a must-have for reptile researchers, academics and enthusiasts, as well as anyone interested in nature and conservation. - Includes chapters with contributions by leading experts on rock iguana taxonomy, nutrition, and diseases - Features color photos of all taxa, including habitat and captive shots - Provides easily understandable and usable information gleaned from experience and hands-on reptile research
Author : Wallace Wayne Zane
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 18,69 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Spiritual Baptists
ISBN : 0195128451
Yet, despite all of this, their beliefs are strictly based on a fundamentalist Christianity in which every action is justified by the Bible.".
Author : Albert Schwartz
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 48,74 MB
Release : 1991
Category : History
ISBN : 9780813010496
This meticulous book summarizes all available information on West Indian herpetofauna. Using data from more than 6,000 pages of field notes and 1,000 literature sources, Schwartz and Henderson present a detailed account of every known reptile and amphibian species existing on the numerous islands of the West Indies. For each (almost 600), they offer a complete synopsis, including description, holotype, source of illustrations, and range map. A section on natural history summarizes what is known about the habitat, microhabitat, economic bearing, food habits, and reproduction of each animal, and in some cases it shows how these traits change from island to island. In opening remarks, the authors plead eloquently for awareness of the rampant environmental degradation taking place on the islands. For every herpetologist, biologist, ecologist, or biogeographer with an interest in the Antillean biota, Amphibians and Reptiles will become the source from which all future research proceeds.
Author : Basil A. Reid
Publisher : University of Alabama Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 43,6 MB
Release : 2009-04-12
Category : History
ISBN : 0817355340
This book seeks to debunk eleven popular and prevalent myths about Caribbean history. Using archaeological evidence, it corrects many previous misconceptions promulgated by history books and oral tradition as they specifically relate to the pre-Colonial and European-contact periods. It informs popular audiences, as well as scholars, about the current state of archaeological/historical research in the Caribbean Basin and asserts the value of that research in fostering a better understanding of the region’s past. Contrary to popular belief, the history of the Caribbean did not begin with the arrival of Europeans in 1492. It actually started 7,000 years ago with the infusion of Archaic groups from South America and the successive migrations of other peoples from Central America for about 2,000 years thereafter. In addition to discussing this rich cultural diversity of the Antillean past, Myths and Realities of Caribbean History debates the misuse of terms such as “Arawak” and “Ciboneys,” and the validity of Carib cannibalism allegations.
Author : Patrick Browne
Publisher :
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 23,69 MB
Release : 1756
Category : Jamaica
ISBN :
Author : Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo y Valdés
Publisher : Unc Department of Romance Studies
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 31,55 MB
Release : 1959
Category : History
ISBN :
Volume 32 in the North Carolina Studies in the Romance Languages and Literatures series.
Author : Bp. Thomas Coke
Publisher :
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 36,83 MB
Release : 1811
Category : Haiti
ISBN :
