Journal of a West India Proprietor

In 'Journal of a West India Proprietor,' M. G. Lewis provides an intimate glimpse into the complexities of plantation life in early 19th-century Jamaica. Crafted during his 1817 sojourn to his inherited plantations, the journal juxtaposes the lush Jamaican landscape with the harrowing lives of enslaved individuals under his governance. As a literary artifact, the journal stands out with its candid...