This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 1; Original Published by: Yale University Press in 1912 in 416 pages; Subjects: France; West Indies; COLBERT, JEAN-BAPTISTE,1619-1683; France Colonies West Indies; FRANCE COMMERCE WEST INDIES; WEST INDIES COMMERCE FRANCE; West Indies, French; Biography & Autobiography / Historical; Business & Economics / Exports & Imports; Business & Economics / International / General; Business & Economics / International / Economics; History / Europe / France; History / Caribbean & West Indies / General; Political Science / International Relations / General; Travel / Caribbean & West Indies;