The Negro And Jamaica

“The Negro And Jamaica,” presented before the Anthropological Society of London in 1866, offers a historical snapshot of racial dynamics and social observations in Jamaica during the mid-19th century. Bedford Pim’s work provides insights into the prevailing anthropological perspectives of the time, reflecting both the scientific curiosity and the inherent biases of the Victorian era. This lecture, delivered at St. James’s Hall, London, delves into the social structures, customs, and perceived characteristics of the Negro population in Jamaica. While the language and perspectives may reflect outdated and potentially offensive viewpoints by modern standards, the document serves as a valuable primary source for understanding the historical context of anthropological studies and colonial attitudes towards race. It allows contemporary readers to critically examine the evolution of social thought and the impact of historical narratives on contemporary society. This work is crucial for researchers and students interested in Caribbean history, the history of anthropology, and the social sciences.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.