Category: Travel Literature
Washington Black: Fiction Rooted in History of Barbados
The Story of Washington Black Esi Edugyan’s novel, Washington Black (published in September 2018), is a neo-slave narrative that follows George Washington “Wash” Black, an 11-year-old field slave on a Barbados sugar plantation. His life pivots when the eccentric scientist Christopher “Titch” Wilde chooses him as a manservant, nurturing his artistic and scientific talents. After […]
The Impact of Feudalism on Barbados
Landownership and Social Hierarchies Barbados, often celebrated for its vibrant culture, endless beaches, heritage, and history, has a complex history that reflects the island’s unique blend of African, European, and Indigenous influences. While much of this history is rooted in the legacy of colonialism, there is also a lesser-known connection to the medieval European system […]
Hidden Legacy of Barbados Colonialisms
To understand the impact of British colonialism on Barbados, it’s essential to trace its origins back to the feudal system that dominated medieval England.
Yardfowl- The Rebel in “Rogues in Paradise”
Barbados visitors will meet the Yardfowl on the beach and see them in almost every backyard. They are proud and always in charge as they furrowed and strutted across the island.
Paleologue A Legacy of Elegance & Influence
In 1644, Ferdinand Paleologue arrived on Barbadian shores, beginning a captivating chapter in his life and Barbados’ history.
Meaning of Rogues in Paradise
Rogues in paradise is the latest Barbados Book author Ian R. Clayton, founder of the Barbados Tourism Encyclopedia. Here is some of his thinking on the Meaning of Rogues in Paradise and the story it presents. Proffessor Describes What Rogue Means Examples of Caribbean Rogues I thought that maybe some of the characters I feature […]
Who Reads What Literature Today
Who reads what literature looks at the distribution of readers across the world. According to this survey, Finlanders read the most as a percent of their population. One can measure readership in several ways, such as which country has more readers. But that would be skewed to the size of the country and its population. […]
How The World Reads
This fascinating infographic is about who reads what where. It will surprise you. Did you know that even in the pandemic print still outsells digital by four to one? Reading Habits From Around The World: 2021 [Infographic] Related Links How Travel Literature Has Evolved
Rogues Tours Barbados Interactive Map
Rogues Tours Barbados takes you virtually to all the places mentioned or related to the book Rogue in Paradise. Click on the icons, and the map will zoom in and display a summary of the chapter. Click on Any Chapter Example- Chapter 20 of Rogues Tours, Barbados Rum Shops. Community centers, convenience stores, and local […]
How Travel Literature Evolved
The early travel writers were privileged male colonial authors who could afford to travel and had an education that encouraged exploration. They saw the world through colonial eyes, often minimizing the culture and people they were writing about. Postcolonial writers saw this was ethically wrong and made an effort to be more balanced and sensitive […]
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