This rare book documents the aftermath of a series of devastating hurricanes and earthquakes that struck the West Indies in the late 18th century. The firsthand accounts of survivors offer a heartbreaking glimpse into the human toll of natural disasters, while the list of relief efforts shows the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. 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.