Volume recording the transportation of contract labour [indentured labour] between India and the West Indies by James Nourse and Co. 1893 - 1938, detailing: colonies travelled to and from, name of the ship, embarkation and arrival dates, numbers carried, mortality, name of surgeon, passage money.

This item contains an historical and offensive term "COOLIE 2" embossed on the spine. 'James Nourse and Co London' is also hand-scribed in pencil on the inside front cover.

NOTE: Some of the historic language expressed here is considered offensive, and its presence is not an endorsement of the terms. This language has been retained to reflect the historical context of the times.