""A Historical Account of St. Thomas"" is a book written by John P. Knox in 1852. The book provides a comprehensive historical account of the island of St. Thomas, covering its rise and progress in commerce, missions, and churches. The author delves into the island's history, exploring its early settlement and development, as well as its role in the transatlantic slave trade. The book also covers the various religious missions and churches that have played a significant role in shaping the island's culture and society. The author provides a detailed overview of the island's economy, including its major industries, such as sugar and rum production. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the Caribbean and the role of St. Thomas in the region's development.With Its Rise And Progress In Commerce; Missions And Churches; Climate And Its Adaptation To Invalids; Geological Structure; Natural History, And Botany; And Incidental Notices Of St. Croix And St. Johns; Slave Insurrections In These Islands; Emancipation And Present Condition Of Laboring Classes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.