Froudacity; West Indian Fables by James Anthony Froude Explained by J. J. Thomas

"Froudacity; West Indian Fables by James Anthony Froude Explained by J. J. Thomas" is a late 19th-century response to racial prejudice presented as a travel narrative. The forgotten pages of this book expose the skewed views of James Anthony Froude, who cast a negative light on the Black population and colonial administration in the West Indies. In response to this misrepresentation, J. J. Thomas fiercely defends the Afro-Caribbean people, challenging Froude’s demeaning claims about their nature and aims. Thomas analyzes Froude's work as fueled by racial bias, dissecting passages that inaccurately depict colonial life. By examining places like Trinidad, Barbados, St. Vincent, and Grenada, Thomas refutes these notions with a deeper exploration of the socio-political scene. Thomas champions the capabilities, strength, and desires of the West Indian people, fighting against the injustice of colonial views by reclaiming their history and identity.