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In Miserable Slavery

Thomas Thistlewood in Jamaica 1750-86

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The diaries of Thomas Thistlewood offer an extensive account of plantation life in 18th-century Jamaica, detailing his experiences as an estate overseer and landowner. Spanning around 10,000 pages, these records provide insights into the social dynamics, agricultural practices, and medicinal remedies of the time, as well as the complex relationships between enslaved individuals and their owners. His observations serve as a valuable historical resource, shedding light on the daily realities of life in colonial Jamaica.

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In Miserable Slavery, Douglas Hall

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