An island in the Greater Antilles in the West Indies. Its capital is Kingston. It was discovered in 1494 by Columbus and was a Spanish colony 1509-1655 until captured by the English. Its flourishing slave trade was abolished in the 19th century. It was a British colony 1655-1958 and a territory of the West Indies Federation 1958-62. It achieved full independence in 1962. The name is from the Arawak Xaymaca, rich in springs or land of springs. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p564 & Room, Brewer's Dictionary of Names, 1992, p267)
    

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A parody astrological diagram showing opposing aspects of the life of settlers in Jamaica: langorous noons and the hells of yellow fever. Coloured aquatint after A.James, 1800.

Practical observations on the diseases of the Army in Jamaica, as they occurred between the years 1792 and 1797; on the situation, climate, and diseases of that island; and on the most probable means of lessening mortality among the troops, and among Europeans in tropical climates / By William Lempriere.

A voyage to the islands, Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica with the natural history of the herbs and trees, four-footed beasts, fishes, birds, insects, reptiles, &c. of the last of those islands; to which is prefix'd an introduction, wherein is an account of the inhabitants, air, waters, diseases, trade, &c. of that place, with some relations concerning the neighbouring continent, and islands of America. Illustrated with figures of the things described, which have not been heretofore engraved; in large copper-plates as big as the life / By Hans Sloane.

A list of 6 key messages about HIV/AIDS, STD's and pregnancy for young people in Jamaica by the Jamaica Red Cross Society. Colour lithograph, ca. 1995.

Observations on the diseases of the army in Jamaica : and on the best means of preserving the health of Europeans, in that climate / by John Hunter, M.D.F.R.S. and physician to the army.

A tour through the island of Jamaica from the western to the eastern end, in the year 1823 / By Cynric R. Williams.

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Medical services in Jamaica / by Mary Manning Carley.

In miserable slavery : Thomas Thistlewood in Jamaica, 1750-86 / Douglas Hall.

The act of assembly of the island of Jamaica, to repeal several acts, and clauses of acts, respecting slaves, and for the better Order and Government of Slaves, and for other Purposes; commonly called the Consolidated Act, as Exhibiting at One View Most o

The proceedings of the Governor and Assembly of Jamaica, in regard to the Maroon negroes: Published by Order of the Assembly. To which is prefixed, an introductory account, containing, Observations on the Disposition, Character, Manners, and Habits of Lif

Votes of the Honourable House of Assembly of Jamaica, in a session begun October 31, and ended December 23, 1797. Being the third session of the present Assembly

An address relating to the African Company, to be presented to Her Majesty. To the Queen's most excellent Majesty, the humble address of the Governour, Council and Assembly, of the island of Jamaica

The Assembly of the island of Jamaica having, on the 9th day of December 1784, come to the following resolution ... Mr. Stephen Fuller ... thinks himself in duty bound to lay before both Houses of Parliament ... the substance of the petitions presented to

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The act of assembly of the island of Jamaica, to repeal several acts, and clauses of acts, respecting slaves, and for the better Order and Government of Slaves, and for other Purposes; commonly called the Consolidated Act, as Exhibiting at One View Most o

The proceedings of the Governor and Assembly of Jamaica, in regard to the Maroon negroes: Published by Order of the Assembly. To which is prefixed, an introductory account, containing, Observations on the Disposition, Character, Manners, and Habits of Lif

Votes of the Honourable House of Assembly of Jamaica, in a session begun October 31, and ended December 23, 1797. Being the third session of the present Assembly

An address relating to the African Company, to be presented to Her Majesty. To the Queen's most excellent Majesty, the humble address of the Governour, Council and Assembly, of the island of Jamaica

The Assembly of the island of Jamaica having, on the 9th day of December 1784, come to the following resolution ... Mr. Stephen Fuller ... thinks himself in duty bound to lay before both Houses of Parliament ... the substance of the petitions presented to