Description
Autographed by author Gertrude Crossman. 1939 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This autographed copy of “Change at Jamaica” offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal era in Jamaica’s history. Published in 1939, just before the outbreak of World War II, Gertrude Couch Crossman’s book chronicles the social and political upheaval that swept through the British colony in the late 1930s. As an eyewitness to the labor riots and civil unrest that shook Jamaica’s plantocracy, Crossman provides a firsthand account of the events that paved the way for the island’s eventual independence.
While the hardcover shows signs of its age, with minor wear and the absence of a dust jacket, the book’s true value lies in its historical significance and Crossman’s vivid storytelling. Her narrative captures the voices of the Jamaican people, from the impoverished plantation workers to the wealthy landowners, offering a multifaceted perspective on a tumultuous period that reshaped the island’s future. This edition’s autograph adds a personal touch, making it a treasured item for collectors of Caribbean literature and those interested in the complex legacy of British colonialism.
