The Garifuna Sublime: Indigenous Resistance and Landscape Aesthetics in Alexander Anderson's Geography and History of St. Vincent, West Indies.

This article explores the concept of the Garifuna sublime, which refers to the resistance and landscape aesthetics of the indigenous Garifuna people in St. Vincent, West Indies. It discusses how the Garifuna challenge European narratives that depict them as savages and reclaim a heroic past. The article also examines the use of cartography and technologies by Britain to control the Caribbean, as well as the Garifuna's use of maritime routes to counter colonization. The author focuses on Alexander Anderson's Geography and History of St. Vincent, West Indies, which categorizes the island's flora and fauna and demonstrates how the Garifuna challenge British claims to sovereignty. The text highlights the importance of understanding diverse perspectives and the impact of colonialism on indigenous communities. [Extracted from the article]