The Orange Grove and Other Poems of the Jamaica Peasantry Nancy Boas Contains minor shelf wear

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deep hatreds

a West Point graduate (West Point Class of 1836)

and time measurement

Format:  Paperback

The Orange Grove and Other Poems of the Jamaica Peasantry Nancy Boas Contains minor shelf wearPublished in 1927, this slim, 62 page poetry anthology stands as an important regional artifact of early twentieth century West Indian literature. Written by Hurlburt Stafford, the volume compiles twelve localized poems that capture the landscapes, daily routines, and cultural identity of rural Jamaica. Rather than replicating traditional European pastoral styles, the text focuses heavily on the lived experiences of the island's working class,