Georgia L. Fox's "An Archaeology and History of Caribbean Sugar Plantation on Antigua" offers a meticulous exploration of Betty's Hope, shedding light on colonialism, slavery, and environmental change.
The book blends archaeology, archival research, and environmental studies to uncover the material culture of Betty's Hope, revealing insights into enslaved labor and the ecological footprint of sugar cultivation.
On Caribbean plantations like Betty's Hope, sugar cultivation dictated the rhythms of life and drove economies, illustrating a complex reality of exploitation and resilience among enslaved Africans.
Fox's work delivers archaeological investigations that provide readers with a deep understanding of the plantation's operational infrastructure and the daily lives of those who labored under its regime.
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