CONTENTS XI 



CHAPTER XX 

 JAMAICA 



PAGE 



Geographical features of the island. Its central position in the 

 West Indies. The Blue Mountain scenery. The limestone pla- 

 teau. The coast border and plains. Flora, fauna, climate, sani- 

 tation 185 



CHAPTER XXI 



JAMAICA (Continued) 



A model British colony. Respect for law and order. Early history 

 and administration. Agriculture. Rise of the fruit industry. 

 Commerce. Railways. Excellent highways 202 



CHAPTER XXII 



JAMAICA (Continued) 



Cities and villages. Kingston. Spanish Town. Port Antonio. Mon- 

 tego Bay. Rural life. The people. Excess of the black population. 

 Color-line and distinctions. Dress and habits of the blacks. Folk- 

 lore of the negroes. A peculiar alphabet. Dependencies of Ja- 

 maica 219 



CHAPTER XXIII 



THE ISLAND OF SANTO DOMINGO 



Difficulties of nomenclature. Geographical features of the island. 

 Irregularity of outline. Mountains and valleys. The Alps of the 

 Antilles. Classification of the ranges. Rivers and lakes. Cli- 

 mate. Geology. Fauna 236 



CHAPTER XXIV 

 THE EEPUBLIC OF SAN DOMINGO 



Political and social conditions of the island as a whole. The republic 

 of San Domingo. Interesting early history. The present gov- 

 ernment and administration. Commerce and agriculture. Min- 

 eral resources. Population. Predominance of mulattos. Old 

 San Domingo city. Early American landmarks. Other points 

 of interest 251 



