A complete and thorough transcription of the surviving tombstones of "Little England," the former colonial territory once used primarily as a British transit point to the American colonies. Monumental Inscriptions includes a map of the island of Barbados and of Bridgetown, its capital city, descriptions of each tombstone, a list of abbreviations, and a detailed index of names. The companion volume does the same for tombstone inscriptions in the British West Indies outside Barbados.
A complete and thorough transcription of the surviving tombstones of "Little England," the former colonial territory once used primarily as a British ...
Well-known theatre and circus historian William L. Slout here collects together 29 first-hand accounts of 19th- and early 20th-century popular amusements, including summer resorts, watering places, agricultural fairs, World's Fairs, the circus, vaudeville, theatre, and amusement parks. Complete with index, introduction, and contemporaneous illustrations.
Well-known theatre and circus historian William L. Slout here collects together 29 first-hand accounts of 19th- and early 20th-century popular amuseme...