The revised and greatly expanded edition of the well-known book, The Fighting Maroons of Jamaica (Collins & Sangster 1969), vividly describes the Maroons' war against the British in Jamaica. Benefiting from twenty years of additional thorough research, Carey Robinson's new work gives explicit details of the lifestyles and fighting tactics of both forces. The author eloquently describes the heroism and genius of the Maroons, and their mastery of guerilla warfare. Carey Robinson has made almost a lifetime study of Jamaica's history, from the "people's perspective". He has written numerous radio and television scripts, stage plays and films on historical themes. The Fighting Maroons of Jamaica was his first book, followed by Fight For Freedom which was published by Kingston Publishers in 1987. About the Author Historian Carey Robinson has worked as a Journalist (the Daily Gleaner, Spotlight, News Magazine) and broadcaster (Radio Jamaica and the Government's Public Relations Office). At the time of Independence he was put in charge of the Public Relations Office, which was shortly after renamed the Jamaica Information Service (JIS). Mr. Robinson headed JIS until 1971 when he was made General Manager of the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation; a post which he would again hold in 1987. He subsequently served overseas in Jamaican embassies in Washington D.C. and Mexico City, headed the division of art and culture in the office of the Prime Minister, and was Executive Director of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust. At present he produces and directs a weekly television programme which focuses primarily on rural Jamaica. Mr. Robinson has done extensive research into early Maroon history and authored The Fighting Maroons of Jamaica, and its expanded version The Iron Thorn. He is the recipient of a Silver Musgrave Medal, the award of Commander of the Order of Distinction and the Press Association of Jamaica's Life Time award for Outstanding Public Service in television production. Mr. Robinson has been studying Jamaica's history for well over thirty years believing that only through such a study can the character and needs of the Jamaican people be really understood.

The Iron Thorn: The Defeat of the British by the Jamaican Maroons

History

Robinson, Carey

Americas

Lmh Pub

The story of those indomitable victims of slavery, who, during 200 years, resisted and died to keep the spirit of individual liberty alive. Tacky, Three-Finger Jack, and Samuel Sharpe spring vividly to life along with lesser-known, sometimes nameless men and women.

Fight for Freedom

The revised and greatly expanded edition of the well-known book, The Fighting Maroons of Jamaica (Collins & Sangster 1969), vividly describes the Maroons' war against the British in Jamaica.  Benefiting from twenty years of additional thorough research, Carey Robinson's new work gives explicit details of the lifestyles and fighting tactics of both forces.  The author eloquently describes the heroism and genius of the Maroons, and their mastery of guerilla warfare.  Carey Robinson has made almost a lifetime study of Jamaica's history, from the "people's perspective".  He has written numerous radio and television scripts, stage plays and films on historical themes.  The Fighting Maroons of Jamaica was his first book, followed by Fight For Freedom which was published by Kingston Publishers in 1987.   About the Author  Historian Carey Robinson has worked as a Journalist (the Daily Gleaner, Spotlight, News Magazine) and broadcaster (Radio Jamaica and the Government's Public Relations Office).  At the time of Independence he was put in charge of the Public Relations Office, which was shortly after renamed the Jamaica Information Service (JIS).  Mr. Robinson headed JIS until 1971 when he was made General Manager of the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation; a post which he would again hold in 1987.  He subsequently served overseas in Jamaican embassies in Washington D.C. and Mexico City, headed the division of art and culture in the office of the Prime Minister, and was    Executive Director of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust.  At present he produces and directs a weekly television programme which focuses primarily on rural Jamaica.    Mr. Robinson has done extensive research into early Maroon history and authored The Fighting Maroons of Jamaica, and its expanded version The Iron Thorn.  He is the recipient of a Silver Musgrave Medal, the award of Commander of the Order of Distinction and the Press Association of Jamaica's Life Time award for Outstanding Public Service in television production.  Mr. Robinson has been studying Jamaica's history for well over thirty years believing that only through such a study can the character and needs of the Jamaican people be really understood.

The iron thorn: The defeat of the British by the Jamaican Maroons

Kingston Publishers Ltd

The Rise and Fall of Falmouth Jamaica is an attempt by writer and historian, Carey Robinson, to document the evolution of Falmouth from its "hey days" the year of the English Invasion in 1655 (during the time of Oliver Cromwell) to the start of the twentieth century, when the Falmouth Court House was destroyed by fire symbolizing the end of colonialism and the emergence of a new Jamaica. This text gives a quick and sensitive insight into the history &amp; legacy of the town.

The Rise And Fall of Falmouth Jamaica

Historical Study & Educational Resources

The revised and greatly expanded edition of the well-known book, The Fighting Maroons of Jamaica, vividly describes the Maroons' war against the British in Jamaica. Benefiting from twenty years of additional thorough research, Carey Robinson's new work gives explicit details of the lifestyles and fighting tactics of both forces. The author eloquently describes the heroism and genius of the Maroons, and their mastery of gureilla warfare.

The Iron Torn: The Defeat of the British by the Jamaican Maroons

LMH Publishers

Fight for Freedom is the story of those indomitable victims of slavery who, during 200 years, resisted and died to keep the spirit of individual liberty alive. Tacky, Three-finger Jack and Samuel Sharpe spring vividly to life along with lesser-known, sometimes nameless men and women. This book is full of insights into an important aspect of Jamaican History.

Fight for Freedom: The Destruction of Slavery in Jamaica

The Rise and Fall of Falmouth, Jamaica (1655-1959), is an attempt by writer and historian Carey Robinson to document the evolution of Falmouth from its "hey days" - the year of the English Invasion in 1655 - to the start of the twentieth century when the Falmouth Courthouse was destroyed by fire, symbolizing the end of colonialism and the emergence of a new Jamaica. This text gives a quick and sensitive glance into the history and legacy of the town.

The Rise and Fall of Falmouth

Memoirs of a Jamaican Media-Man takes us on an epic journey through the life of Carey Robinson, one of Jamaica's most accomplished media personalities. He has worked as a jornalist (the Daily Gleaner, Spotlight News Magazine) and broadcaster (Radio Jamaica and the Government's Public Relations Office). He is the recipient of a Silver Musgrave Medal, the award of Commander of the Order of Distinction, and the Press Association of Jamaica's Lifetime Award for Outstanding Public Service in television production.

Memoirs of a Jamaican Media-Man

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

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