by Joseph Shore and John Stewart. 1911. 160p

The document explores the history of various estates, particularly focusing on Rose Hall and its notorious figure, Mrs. Ann Palmer, who was known for her cunning and dark deeds, including the murder of her husbands. It discusses the lifestyle of planters, their initial shock at the opulence, and the moral dilemmas they faced, leading some to despair. Additionally, it touches on the evolution of estates from the Arawak remains to the impact of emancipation, highlighting the challenges faced by landowners like Edward Barrett Moulton after the abolition of slavery.