Schaw Janet Books

A keen observer and diarist, this author documented her extensive travels through the West Indies, North America, and Portugal between 1774 and 1776. Her journals, penned with a remarkable unawareness of their future significance, offer a rare and unique perspective on colonial history, particularly as it relates to the Scottish experience. Schaw's writing is characterized by its candid opinions and vivid descriptions, creating a document of enduring historical and literary interest. Her work provides an unfiltered glimpse into the world as she encountered it.