Hardback
Age range: + years old
Publication Date: 27/10/2003
This work is for ages 9-14. The motto on Jamaica's coat of arms, "Out of Many, One People," reflects the diversity of cultures that is Jamaica today. "Jamaica - The People" follows the island's history from colony to independence and beyond. Fabulous images and special spreads on food and life in a Maroon village show a side of Jamaica not depicted in tourist pamphlets. Other topics include: The Taino people - Jamaica's first inhabitants; The slave trade and the plantation system; Pirates of the Caribbean; Rebellion and resistance to slavery and oppression; Jamaican heroes such as Paul Bogle ,Nanny, Marcus Garvey and Alexander Bustamante; Jamaican influence abroad and Jamaican foods made famous.
- ISBN:
- 9780778793311
- 9780778793311
- Category:
- People & places (Children's / Teenage)
- Age range:
- + years old
- Format:
- Hardback
- Publication Date:
- 27-10-2003
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada
- Country of origin:
- Canada
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions (mm):
- 280x215x8mm
- Weight:
- 0.4kg
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