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Mapping Water in Dominica

Author : Mark W. Hauser
Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 : 0295748737
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (957 download)

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Download or read book Mapping Water in Dominica written by Mark W. Hauser and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2021-05-23 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Open access edition: DOI 10.6069/ 9780295748733 Dominica, a place once described as “Nature’s Island,” was rich in biodiversity and seemingly abundant water, but in the eighteenth century a brief, failed attempt by colonial administrators to replace cultivation of varied plant species with sugarcane caused widespread ecological and social disruption. Illustrating how deeply intertwined plantation slavery was with the environmental devastation it caused, Mapping Water in Dominica situates the social lives of eighteenth-century enslaved laborers in the natural history of two Dominican enclaves. Mark Hauser draws on archaeological and archival history from Dominica to reconstruct the changing ways that enslaved people interacted with water and exposes crucial pieces of Dominica’s colonial history that have been omitted from official documents. The archaeological record—which preserves traces of slave households, waterways, boiling houses, mills, and vessels for storing water—reveals changes in political authority and in how social relations were mediated through the environment. Plantation monoculture, which depended on both slavery and an abundant supply of water, worked through the environment to create predicaments around scarcity, mobility, and belonging whose resolution was a matter of life and death. In following the vestiges of these struggles, this investigation documents a valuable example of an environmental challenge centered around insufficient water. Mapping Water in Dominica is available in an open access edition through the Sustainable History Monograph Pilot, thanks to the generous support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Northwestern University Libraries.

The Dominica Story

Author : Lennox Honychurch
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dominica Story written by Lennox Honychurch and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

In the Forests of Freedom

Author : Lennox Honychurch
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN 13 : 1496823753
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (968 download)

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Download or read book In the Forests of Freedom written by Lennox Honychurch and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this detailed, brilliantly researched book, historian Lennox Honychurch tells the enthralling and previously untold story of how the Maroons of Dominica challenged the colonial powers in a heroic struggle to create a free and self-sufficient society. The Maroons, runaways who escaped slavery, formed their own community on the Caribbean island. Much has been written about the Maroons of Jamaica, little about the Maroons of Dominica. This book redresses this gap. Honychurch takes the reader deep into the forested hinterland of Dominica to explore the political, social, and economic impact of the Maroons and details their struggles and victories.

Archaeology in Dominica

Author : Mark W. Hauser
Publisher : University Press of Florida
ISBN 13 : 9781683401605
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Archaeology in Dominica written by Mark W. Hauser and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Archaeology in Dominica examines the everyday lives of enslaved and free workers at Morne Patate, an eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Caribbean plantation that produced sugar, coffee, and provisions. Focusing on household archaeology, this volume helps document the underrepresented history of slavery and colonialism on the edge of the British Empire. Contributors discuss how enslaved and free people were entangled in shifting economic and ecological systems during the plantation?s 200-year history, most notably the introduction of sugarcane as an export commodity. Analyzing historical records, the landscape geography of the plantation, and material remains from the residences of laborers, the authors synthesize extensive data from this site and compare it to that of other excavations across the Eastern Caribbean. Using historical archaeology to investigate the political ecology of Morne Patate opens up a deeper understanding of the environmental legacies of colonial empires, as well as the long-term impacts of plantation agriculture on the Caribbean region and its people. Contributors: Lynsey A. Bates | Lindsay Bloch | Elizabeth Bollwerk | Samantha Ellens | Jillian E. Galle | Khadene K. Harris | Mark W. Hauser | Lennox Honychurch | William F. Keegan | Tessa Murphy | Fraser D. Neiman | Sarah Oas | Diane Wallman A volume in the Florida Museum of Natural History: Ripley P. Bullen Series

Dominicana

Author : Angie Cruz
Publisher : Flatiron Books
ISBN 13 : 1250205921
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Dominicana written by Angie Cruz and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK Shortlisted for the 2020 Women's Prize for Fiction “Through a novel with so much depth, beauty, and grace, we, like Ana, are forever changed.” —Jacqueline Woodson, Vanity Fair “Gorgeous writing, gorgeous story.” —Sandra Cisneros Fifteen-year-old Ana Cancion never dreamed of moving to America, the way the girls she grew up with in the Dominican countryside did. But when Juan Ruiz proposes and promises to take her to New York City, she has to say yes. It doesn’t matter that he is twice her age, that there is no love between them. Their marriage is an opportunity for her entire close-knit family to eventually immigrate. So on New Year’s Day, 1965, Ana leaves behind everything she knows and becomes Ana Ruiz, a wife confined to a cold six-floor walk-up in Washington Heights. Lonely and miserable, Ana hatches a reckless plan to escape. But at the bus terminal, she is stopped by Cesar, Juan’s free-spirited younger brother, who convinces her to stay. As the Dominican Republic slides into political turmoil, Juan returns to protect his family’s assets, leaving Cesar to take care of Ana. Suddenly, Ana is free to take English lessons at a local church, lie on the beach at Coney Island, see a movie at Radio City Music Hall, go dancing with Cesar, and imagine the possibility of a different kind of life in America. When Juan returns, Ana must decide once again between her heart and her duty to her family. In bright, musical prose that reflects the energy of New York City, Angie Cruz's Dominicana is a vital portrait of the immigrant experience and the timeless coming-of-age story of a young woman finding her voice in the world.

Your Time Is Done Now

Author : Polly Pattullo
Publisher : NYU Press
ISBN 13 : 1583675590
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (836 download)

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Download or read book Your Time Is Done Now written by Polly Pattullo and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Maroons, self-organized communities of runaway slaves, existed wherever slavery was present. One of the most vital and persistent maroon communities was tucked away in the mountainous rainforests on the Caribbean island of Dominica, at the time a British colony. This "state within a state," as the colonial authorities tellingly described it, posed a direct challenge to the slavery system, and before long, the Dominican Maroons rose up to challenge the British Empire. Ultimately, they were captured and put on trial. Here, for the first time, are primary documents, carefully edited and contextualized, that richly present the voices and experiences of the Maroons--in resistance and defeat. Your Time Is Done Now tells the story of the Maroons of Dominica through the transcripts of trials held in 1813 and 1814 at the end of the Second Maroon War. Using the trial evidence to explain how the Maroons waged war against slave society, the book reveals fascinating details about how they survived in the forests, defended themselves against attack, and maintained support from enslaved allies on the plantations. It also examines the key role of the British governor, George Ainslie, a notoriously cruel ruler, who succeeded in suppressing the Maroons, and how the Colonial Office in London reacted to his punitive conduct. This book provides a moving and valuable addition to the growing literature on slavery and slave resistance in the Americas" -- Publisher's description

Dominica

Author : Jonathan Bird
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780972863414
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (634 download)

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Download or read book Dominica written by Jonathan Bird and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the rainforests, waterfalls and hundreds of rivers and streams, to the blue Caribbean Sea, Dominica is truly a land of water. In this amazing photographic exploration of Dominica, author Jonathan Bird takes readers on a journey from the cloudy mountain peaks at almost 5,000 feet to the depths of the ocean just offshore. The Commonwealth of Dominica is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled islands in the Caribbean. Bird, though a native of the United States, considers Dominica his second home and has traveled to Dominica dozens of times to photograph the stunning scenery above and below the waves.

Making Work Visible

Author : Dominica DeGrandis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781942788157
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (881 download)

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Download or read book Making Work Visible written by Dominica DeGrandis and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information Technology time management expert Dominica DeGrandis, the reveals the real crime of the century--time theft, one of the most costly factors impacting enterprises in their day-to-day operations. The solution to preventing these value stream delays? Make the work visible. In this timely book (title not final), solutions and preventative measures are illustrated and methodologies outlined for immediate application into daily work.

Dominica

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dominica written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nature Island of the Caribbean,This richly illustrated book captures the little,known beauty of this Caribbean country and offers,a brief account of its sometimes turbulent history,and rich culture. There are also practical details,for the prospective visitor.

Introduction to Dominica

Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
ISBN 13 : 9932975575
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (329 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Dominica written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dominica is a small island nation located in the Caribbean region. It is one of the Lesser Antilles islands and is positioned between Martinique and Guadeloupe. The capital city of Dominica is Roseau, which is situated on the western coast of the island. Dominica has a population of approximately 72,000 people, and the official language of the country is English. The island nation spans an area of 290 square miles, covered by lush green forests, as well as hot springs and waterfalls. Dominica has a tropical climate that is regulated by the cooling trade winds. The island boasts a vibrant culture, with a rich history and traditions influenced by both African and European traditions. Dominica's economy is primarily driven by agriculture, with bananas being the primary crop. Other crops cultivated here include citrus, coconuts, and spices. The island also sees significant revenue through ecotourism, with its abundance of natural beauty and wildlife. Additionally, Dominica has become a popular spot for film production, with several major movies filmed here in the past few years. Dominica is also known for its political stability, being a fully independent member of the Commonwealth of Nations, and its healthcare and education systems are exemplary in the Caribbean region.

The History of the Island of Dominica

Author : Thomas Atwood
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136988424
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (369 download)

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Download or read book The History of the Island of Dominica written by Thomas Atwood and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-10 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1971. For the purpose of bringing forth to view these capabilities of Dominica, the following history of that island is submitted to this title. The author's chief inducement for writing this book was his hope, that it might be some small means of service to a country, in which he has spent several years of his life, and the prosperity of which, it is his ardent wish to see speedily promoted. It falls not within the compass of this work to enter into details of acts of the legislature, the conduit of governors, or of individuals of that island.

The Shillingfords of Dominica and Their Family Tree

Author : Davison Shillingford
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781985780293
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book The Shillingfords of Dominica and Their Family Tree written by Davison Shillingford and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-27 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About this BookSomewhere in the 1780s, three Shillingfords landed in Dominica. They were Thomas, William, and their nephew Charles, blacksmiths out of England in search of their fortune. Imbued with the Protestant Ethic, these Shillingfords were variously blacksmiths, government employees, overseers for absentee estate owners, and later, estate owners in their own right. And one hundred and fifty years after their arrival, the Shillingfords were among the most successful and prominent families on the island. This is their Narrative and Family Tree. The Tree contains more than 2,000 entries, collected over several years, and sets out detailed family connections. The Narrative, on the other hand, gives us an overview of the Shillingfords of Dominica, where they came from and their impact on the island. It introduces us to many noteworthy Dominica Shillingfords, like Thomas, the son of Charles who first came to Dominica. It was Thomas who broke the island's white color-bar to marry a woman of color; and there is his son Thomas Howard (THS), the patriarch of west coast Shillingfords, who brought shops and sea communication to the isolated west coast; his son Howell Donald (HDS) became one of Dominica's leading politicians and a Commander of the British Empire. We also meet the visionary Albert Cavendish (ACS), principal developer of Dominica's early commercial and manufacturing enterprise. More recently we meet Sir Brian Alleyne, son of Hermia Shillingford Alleyne, knighted for his outstanding jurisprudence; then there is Shane Shillingford, one of the most successful bowlers in West Indies cricket. But many Dominica Shillingfords have moved on to other countries. In the Family Tree we see several of these. They have migrated to Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Trinidad, Jamaica, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. They are making their own contributions to their adopted communities, as did THS, HDS and ACS before them. Today, out of that ancient Blacksmith's anvil now flows Macoucherie rum leavened with community service. I hope this Shillingford Narrative and Family Tree is informative and engaging, and an inspiring tribute to those ancient Blacksmiths. - Davison Shillingford

Gender Terrains in African Cinema

Author : Dominica Dipio
Publisher : African Books Collective
ISBN 13 : 1920033394
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Gender Terrains in African Cinema written by Dominica Dipio and published by African Books Collective. This book was released on 2019-04-12 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gender Terrains in African Cinema reflects on a body of canonical African filmmakers who address a trajectory of pertinent social issues. Dipio analyses gender relations around three categories of female characters the girl child, the young woman and the elderly woman and their male counterparts. Although gender remains the focal point in this lucid and fascinating text, Dipio engages attention in her discussion of African feminism in relation to Western feminism. With its broad appeal to African humanities, Gender Terrains in African Cinema stands as a unique and radical contribution to the field of (African) film studies, which until now, has suffered from a paucity of scholarship.

The Last Flight of Poxl West

Author : Daniel Torday
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1466871814
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book The Last Flight of Poxl West written by Daniel Torday and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poxl West fled the Nazis' onslaught in Czechoslovakia. He escaped their clutches again in Holland. He pulled Londoners from the Blitz's rubble. He wooed intoxicating, unconventional beauties. He rained fire on Germany from his RAF bomber. Poxl West is the epitome of manhood and something of an idol to his teenage nephew, Eli Goldstein, who reveres him as a brave, singular, Jewish war hero. Poxl fills Eli's head with electric accounts of his derring-do, adventures and romances, as he collects the best episodes from his storied life into a memoir. He publishes that memoir, Skylock, to great acclaim, and its success takes him on the road, and out of Eli's life. With his uncle gone, Eli throws himself into reading his opus and becomes fixated on all things Poxl. But as he delves deeper into Poxl's history, Eli begins to see that the life of the fearless superman he's adored has been much darker than he let on, and filled with unimaginable loss from which he may have not recovered. As the truth about Poxl emerges, it forces Eli to face irreconcilable facts about the war he's romanticized and the vision of the man he's held so dear. Daniel Torday's debut novel, The Last Flight of Poxl West, beautifully weaves together the two unforgettable voices of Eli Goldstein and Poxl West, exploring what it really means to be a hero, and to be a family, in the long shadow of war.

Being La Dominicana

Author : Rachel Afi Quinn
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
ISBN 13 : 0252052714
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Being La Dominicana written by Rachel Afi Quinn and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2021-08-20 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rachel Afi Quinn investigates how visual media portray Dominican women and how women represent themselves in their own creative endeavors in response to existing stereotypes. Delving into the dynamic realities and uniquely racialized gendered experiences of women in Santo Domingo, Quinn reveals the way racial ambiguity and color hierarchy work to shape experiences of identity and subjectivity in the Dominican Republic. She merges analyses of context and interviews with young Dominican women to offer rare insights into a Caribbean society in which the tourist industry and popular media reward, and rely upon, the ability of Dominican women to transform themselves to perform gender, race, and class. Engaging and astute, Being La Dominicana reveals the little-studied world of today's young Dominican women and what their personal stories and transnational experiences can tell us about the larger neoliberal world.

Peasants and Capital

Author : Michel-Rolph Trouillot
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Peasants and Capital written by Michel-Rolph Trouillot and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

St Lucia and Dominica

Author : Lizzie Williams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781911082262
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (822 download)

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Download or read book St Lucia and Dominica written by Lizzie Williams and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-16 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lush, tropical landscapes define this area of the Caribbean. From the low-key and traditional Dominica to the spectacular mountains of St Lucia, there is much to explore. This Footprint Handbook provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of these accessible and rewarding Caribbean destinations.* Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around St Lucia & Dominica.* Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and relax.* Includes information on tour operators and activities, from diving in turquoise waters to admiring the French colonial architecture.* Detailed maps for St Lucia & Dominica.* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint's St Lucia & Dominica Handbook (Includes Fort-de-France (Martinique), Castries, Soufri�re & Roseau) provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of the Caribbean's most undiscovered regions.