The Rise & Fall of Falmouth Jamaica

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Pages: 182
Format: Paperback

 

 

SKU: 978-976-8184-68-9 Category:

The Rise and Fall of Falmouth Jamaica is an attempt by writer, historian, Carey Robinson, to document the evolution of Falmouth from its “hey days”, the year of the English invasion in 1655 to the start of the twentieth century, when the Falmouth Court House was destroyed by fire symbolizing the end of colonialism and the emergence of a new Jamaica. This text gives a quick and sensitive glance into the history & legacy of the town.

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Historian Carey Robinson has worked as a journalist (the Daily Gleaner, Spotlight News Magazine) and broadcaster (RadioJamaica and the Government’s Public Relations Office).

Mr. Robinson has done extensive research into early Maroon history and has authored The Fighting Maroons of Jamaica and its expanded version The Iron Thorn.  He is the recipient of a Silver Musgrave Medal, the award of Commander of the Order of Distinction and the Press Association of Jamaica’s Life Time Award for Outstanding Public Service in television production.  Mr. Robinson has been studyingJamaica’s history for well over forty seven years believing that only from such a study can the character and needs of the Jamaican people be really understood.

Weight 2 lbs
Dimensions 5.5 × 8.5 in

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