West Indies Travel Diary, 1885 Feb. 2-Apr. 10

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Summary

Abstract:
Journal of an unidentified young woman traveling with her father to the West Indies in 1885. The author described her voyage; entertainment and social engagements in the West Indies (where she and her family were guests of the Governor, Sir Henry Norman); her observations of the people of the West Indies; and her return voyage to Plymouth.
Extent:
0.2 Linear Feet
1 item
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.01370

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Scope and content:

Journal of an unidentified young woman traveling with her father to the West Indies in 1885. The author described her voyage; entertainment and social engagements in the West Indies (where she and her family were guests of the Governor, Sir Henry Norman); her observations of the people of the West Indies; and her return voyage to Plymouth.

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Encoded by: Noah Huffman, July 2011

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Subjects:
Travel -- History -- 19th century
Women travelers
Format:
Diaries
Names:
Norman, Henry W. (Henry Wylie), Sir, 1826-1904
Places:
West Indies -- Social life and customs
West Indies -- Description and travel

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[Identification of item], in the West Indies Travel Diary, 1885 Feb. 2-Apr. 10, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.