The History of the Island of Dominica Containing a Description of Its Situation, Extent, Climate, Mountains, Rivers, Natural Productions, &c. &c.

"The History of the Island of Dominica" by Thomas Atwood is a historical book that looks at Dominica in the 1700s. The book gives lots of details about Dominica's land, weather, natural resources, and what happened there during colonial times. It shows how important Dominica was to Britain when different countries were fighting over land in the West Indies. The author talks about the island's plants and animals and how the people who lived there acted. He really wanted to show that Dominica could grow and be successful if people paid attention to it. Atwood starts by saying that Dominica hasn't gotten the attention it deserves, even though it could be a really important place for Britain. He describes where it is, how big it is, and its special climate, which helps all kinds of plants and animals live there. He also tells the story of how the French took over the island and how it eventually went back to being controlled by the British. The author is hopeful that telling Dominica's story will encourage more people to care about the island.