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IN THE GRIP OF CHANGE

The Caribbean and its British Diaspora

Five Jamaican heroes

Title
Five Jamaican heroes
Description
The short stories about five Jamaican national heroes celebrate resistance during British domination. The Jamaica Reading Association created these texts for school children in the local Creole language rather than standard English. Validating local languages empowered communities and promoted pride in their heritage.
Creator
Jamaica Reading Association
Location
Jamaica
Date
1976
Collection
After Independence
Source
See more details on the Senate House Library catalogue
Rights
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Item Number
21
The yellow cover of the pamphlet includes the portraits of the titular five Jamaican heroes: Nanny of the Maroons, Paul Bogle, George William Gordon, Samuel Sharpe, and Marcus Garvey.
The yellow cover of the pamphlet includes the portraits of the titular five Jamaican heroes: Nanny of the Maroons, Paul Bogle, George William Gordon, Samuel Sharpe, and Marcus Garvey.
The yellow cover of the pamphlet includes the portraits of the titular five Jamaican heroes: Nanny of the Maroons, Paul Bogle, George William Gordon, Samuel Sharpe, and Marcus Garvey.

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