A Few Of Hamilton's Letters Including His Description Of The Great West Indian Hurricane Of 1772 (1903)

""A Few of Hamilton's Letters Including His Description of the Great West Indian Hurricane of 1772"" is a book written by Gertrude Atherton and published in 1903. The book contains a collection of letters written by Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the United States, during his early years in the Caribbean. The letters provide insights into Hamilton's personal and professional life, including his thoughts on politics, economics, and slavery.The highlight of the book is Hamilton's vivid description of the Great West Indian Hurricane of 1772, which devastated the island of St. Croix, where he lived at the time. Through his detailed account, Hamilton gives readers a glimpse into the destructive power of the hurricane and the devastation it caused to the island's economy and infrastructure.Overall, ""A Few of Hamilton's Letters Including His Description of the Great West Indian Hurricane of 1772"" is a fascinating read for those interested in the life and times of Alexander Hamilton, as well as for those interested in the history of the Caribbean and the impact of natural disasters on human society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.