Published in 1860, 'The Jamaica Movement' is a firsthand account of the efforts of Jamaican abolitionists to enforce the treaties that had been signed by European powers outlawing the transatlantic slave trade. Written by Scottish author David Turnbull, the book provides a vivid picture of the political and social landscape of Jamaica during the mid-19th century, and offers compelling insights into the struggles of those who fought to end the slave trade.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.