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La Magdalena
The Story of Tobago 1498 to 1898
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The narrative explores Tobago's rich history, highlighting its agricultural significance during the tobacco, indigo, and sugar eras. The island attracted various European powers, leading to a reliance on slave labor for sugar cultivation. Throughout the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries, Tobago's ownership frequently changed due to European conflicts, impacting its economy, which ultimately collapsed by the mid-1800s. The book concludes with Tobago's union with Trinidad in 1899, marking a pivotal moment in its quest for stability and survival.
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La Magdalena, David Phillips
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- La Magdalena
- Subtitle
- The Story of Tobago 1498 to 1898
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Phillips
- Publisher
- iUniverse
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 436
- ISBN13
- 9780595322992
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- The narrative explores Tobago's rich history, highlighting its agricultural significance during the tobacco, indigo, and sugar eras. The island attracted various European powers, leading to a reliance on slave labor for sugar cultivation. Throughout the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries, Tobago's ownership frequently changed due to European conflicts, impacting its economy, which ultimately collapsed by the mid-1800s. The book concludes with Tobago's union with Trinidad in 1899, marking a pivotal moment in its quest for stability and survival.