Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume 1 (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day

A richly detailed portrait of Antigua unfolds across its pages, tracing the island from the days of the indigenous Caribs through the ebb and flow of European settlement. The author weaves together official records, local legends, and vivid anecdotes, offering a lively picture of the colony’s geography, economy, and the diverse families that have shaped its character. Readers will find concise statistics that illuminate the island’s development alongside stories that bring its past to life.

Written by a long‑time resident who witnessed both the height of the plantation era and the aftermath of emancipation, the work balances scholarly rigor with personal observation. It provides an impartial look at slavery, the transition to free labour, and the social changes that followed, all while profiling the principal families who anchored Antigua’s society. The result is a nuanced, accessible account that invites listeners to explore the island’s history without the bias of distant outsiders.