Not A Laborer Wanted For Jamaica: To Which Is Added, An Account Of The Newly Erected Villages By The Peasantry There (1842)

By Thomas Clarkson

Book Overview

""Not A Laborer Wanted For Jamaica: To Which Is Added, An Account Of The Newly Erected Villages By The Peasantry There"" is a book written by Thomas Clarkson and published in 1842. The book is a call to action for the British government to stop the practice of importing laborers to Jamaica and instead encourage the local peasantry to take up the work. Clarkson argues that the importation of laborers is not only expensive but also detrimental to the local economy and the well-being of the people. He provides examples of successful villages that have been built by the peasantry and suggests that the government should invest in these initiatives instead of relying on foreign labor.The book also includes an account of the newly erected villages by the peasantry in Jamaica. Clarkson describes the conditions of these villages and the success stories of the people who have built them. He argues that these villages are proof that the local people are capable of taking care of themselves and that they should be given the opportunity to do so.Overall, ""Not A Laborer Wanted For Jamaica"" is a passionate call to action for the British government to support the local peasantry in Jamaica and invest in their initiatives. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the economic and social conditions of Jamaica in the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120656044
• ISBN13: 9781120656049
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"