""A Historical Account of the Virgin Islands in the West Indies"" is a book written by George Suckling in 1780. The book provides a detailed historical account of the Virgin Islands, which were a British colony at the time. The author describes the geography, climate, and natural resources of the islands, as well as the history of their discovery and colonization by European powers. He also delves into the social and economic conditions of the islands, including the slave trade and the production of sugar and other crops. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Virgin Islands and the West Indies in general.From Their Being Settled By The English Near A Century Past, To Their Obtaining A Legislature Of The Own In The Year 1773. And The Lawless State In Which His Majesty�������s Subjects In Those Islands Have Remained Since That Time, To The Present.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.