The Dominica story : a history of the island

This text traces the origin and development of this island from its volcanic formation to 1994. The author interweaves the island's history with geography, ecology, folklore and social custom to inform the reader about both Dominica and Caribbean history as a whole. Island Of Fire -- First Settlers -- Kalinago -- The 'island Carib' -- Columbus And Spain -- Land Of Two Nations -- France Moves In -- British In Dominica -- Plantation -- French Return -- Fighting Maroons -- Revolution And Ransom -- Last Maroon War -- Peace And Freedom -- Years Of Change -- Unsettled Society -- New Men, New Energy -- Between Two Wars -- Church -- Development And Welfare -- After God, The Land -- Statehood -- Towards Independence -- Stormy Path -- Inventing A Nation. Lennox Honychurch ; All Maps And Drawings By The Author. 3rd Ed. - Previous Ed.: Roseau, Dominica : Dominica Institute, 1984. Includes Bibliography And Index.