By J. Harry Bennett Jr.

Codrington Plantations: The Codrington Plantations in Barbados were bequeathed to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in 1710, employing about 300 slaves.

Slavery and Apprenticeship: The document explores the conditions of slavery and apprenticeship on these plantations from 1710 to 1838, highlighting the Society's efforts to manage and convert the slaves.

Humanitarian Efforts: The Society's attempts to improve the lives of the slaves included religious instruction and amelioration policies, though these efforts were often limited and met with resistance.

Historical Context: The document provides a comprehensive historical account of the British West Indies, emphasizing the significance of the Codrington estates in the broader context of slavery and colonialism.

University of California Press, 1958, 176 pages

By A. Meredith John

Historical Context: The book explores the history of Trinidad from 1498 to 1813, focusing on the introduction and role of slavery in the island's economic and political development.

Demographic Analysis: It provides a detailed demographic and mathematical analysis of the plantation slave population in Trinidad,using data from the Trinidad Slave Registers of 1813, 1815, and 1816.

Mortality and Fertility: The study examines plantation slave mortality and fertility, aiming to estimate plausible upper and lower bounds for these rates.

Unique Position: Trinidad's unique historical position as a frontier colony with fertile lands and a relatively recent introduction of slaves is highlighted, contrasting it with more established colonies like Jamaica And Barbados.

Cambridge University Press, 1988, 259 pages

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By Elsa V. Goveia

Scope of Study: The book examines the political, economic, and social organization of the British Leeward Islands' slave society in the late 18th century, focusing on the relationships between masters,freedmen, and slaves.

Economic Dependence: The economy of the British West Indian Colonies, including the Leeward Islands, was heavily dependent on trade in tropical staples like sugar, molasses, and rum, as well as theAfricanslave trade.

Christian Missions: TheChristian missions played a significant role in the slave society, aiming to instill moral obligations in slaves to accept their status and improve their productivity and obedience.

References: The document includes a detailed list of sources and references used in the study, highlighting the extensive research conducted.

Greenwood Press, 1980, 370 pages