Historic Jamaica
Historic Jamaica, published in 1915 for the Institute of Jamaica, is Frank Cundall's survey of the island's past through its places and monuments. After lists of governors, councils, chief justices and naval commanders, and an introductory sketch of Jamaican history, Cundall moves parish by parish, beginning with Port Royal and Spanish Town, then Kingston, St. Andrew and on around the island, describing forts, churches, great houses, public buildings and battlefields and recording the stories and inscriptions attached to them. Many epitaphs are transcribed in full. Illustrated with fifty-two pictures, the book draws on the institute's collections and remains a useful guide to the island's colonial history and its surviving landmarks. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Historic Jamaica
Historic Jamaica by Frank Cundall can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Historic Jamaica online?
Yes. Historic Jamaica opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Historic Jamaica free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Historic Jamaica is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Historic Jamaica in the public domain?
Yes. Historic Jamaica by Frank Cundall is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Historic Jamaica?
About 10 h 25 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Historic Jamaica?
Historic Jamaica by Frank Cundall is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
