Hurricanes and society in the british greater caribbean 1624 1783 provides a useful new perspective on several topics including colonial science the plantation economy slavery and public and private charity by integrating the west indies into the larger story of british atlantic colonization mulcahys work contributes to early american history atlantic history environmental history and the growing field of disaster studies. Hurricanes and society in the british greater caribbean 1624 1783 provides a useful new perspective on several topics including colonial science the plantation economy slavery and public and private charity by integrating the west indies into the larger story of british atlantic colonization mulcahys work contributes to early american history atlantic history environmental history and the growing field of disaster studies. Hurricanes and society in the british greater caribbean 1624 1783 provides a useful new perspective on several topics including colonial science the plantation economy slavery and public and. If the british greater caribbean did exist as a distinct region the unity that linked together the british slave colonies in the hurricane danger zone disappeared during the american revolution when the west indian colonies left rebellion against britain to their northern compatriots what the effect of this artificial split was on the southern plantation colonies especially south carolina the region of british north america that most resembled the british west indies and the british . Those living in the caribbean or the american south are poignantly aware that land falling tropical storms with their high winds tornadoes heavy rain poundi we use cookies to enhance your experience on our websiteby continuing to use our website you are agreeing to our use of cookies