In The Wake Of Columbus

In The Wake Of Columbus: Adventures Of The Special Commissioner Sent By The World�������s Colombian Exposition Of The West Indies (1893) is a non-fiction book written by Frederick Albion Ober. The book is a first-hand account of Ober's travels to the West Indies as a special commissioner sent by the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 which celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas. In the book Ober describes his experiences in the West Indies including his encounters with the local people their customs and traditions and the natural beauty of the islands. He also provides a historical context for his travels discussing the impact of Columbus's arrival on the region and the subsequent colonization by European powers. The book is divided into chapters each focusing on a different island or group of islands. Ober's writing is descriptive and vivid painting a picture of the West Indies that is both beautiful and complex. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to supplement his text. Overall In The Wake Of Columbus is a fascinating historical document that provides a unique perspective on the West Indies at the turn of the 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Caribbean.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.