Tales of Old Jamaica

by Clinton Vane de Brosse Black

Ten of the most fascinating tales of the island's past are here retold by one of her foremost historians. Three Fingered Jack, the Terror of Jmaica, the Sinister Annee Palmer of Rose Hall estate, Lewis Galdy, the Man who was buried twice, the women pirates, Anne Bonney and Mary Read, each in his or her own way is a memorable personality, with a story well worth telling.

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1966

Reviews

[Alaghom Naom Tzentel · Rating 2 out of 5]

I came across this book in a free mini library in Belgium. I've never been to Jamaica and I don't know anyone who's lived there, so to me these where just plain stories. Nothing very exciting, but it is a handy little book to fit in a handbag and the individual stories are really short so ideal to read when you're in a waiting room.

[Shan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book may not be completely true but it is however very intriguing. Not the best book in the world but one that definitely needs to be read.

[Sheehan · Rating 2 out of 5]

The stories are good, but unless you have an interest in the colonial era of Jamaica, it might be kind of tedious.

[Kryptonian Fletch · Rating 2 out of 5]

What a chore it was to read this book.

The collection of "tales" centers on British (or occasionally Spanish) individuals living in Jamaica, but there's nothing distinctly Jamaican about the people or the events. Aside from a rare mention of a town or parish, the stories could easily be set anywhere in the Caribbean.