Douglas Hall Libri

The diaries of Thomas Thistlewood offer an extensive account of plantation life in 18th-century Jamaica, detailing his experiences as an estate overseer and landowner. Spanning around 10,000 pages, these records provide insights into the social dynamics, agricultural practices, and medicinal remedies of the time, as well as the complex relationships between enslaved individuals and their owners. His observations serve as a valuable historical resource, shedding light on the daily realities of life in colonial Jamaica.

This series acts as an introduction to key artists and movements in art history. Each title contains 48 full-page colour plates, accompanied by extensive notes, and numerous comparative illustrations in colour or black and white, a concise introduction, select bibliography and detailed source information for the images. Monographs on individual artists also feature a brief chronology.

The story revolves around Private Investigator Paul West, who is drawn into a complex case when Victor Madison demands he find his missing daughter, Cindy, after two years. Teaming up with Inspector Charlie King, West navigates a web of intriguing and dubious characters in Alabama, including a manipulative sheriff, a self-serving bank manager, and a charismatic cult leader harboring dark secrets. As the investigation unfolds, unexpected revelations lead to a shocking conclusion, maintaining suspense until the final page.

A collection of more than sixty traditional nursery rhymes is illustrated with drawings of animals.