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1 year ago in Environmental History By Krirthi
Have there been formal academic studies focused specifically on the practice of turtle hunting during the eighteenth century?
I want to see how historians have framed this topic. I'm looking for modern analyses that synthesize primary sources to make arguments about ecological impact, colonial resource economies, or the cultural role of turtles, not just the primary sources themselves.
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By Priya Answered 1 year ago
Yes, it's a recognized niche within environmental and maritime history. I would recommend starting with the work of historian Jennifer Anderson, particularly her research on Caribbean resource economies, which dedicates significant analysis to the turtle fishery. Also, look for articles by Brett Rushforth on indigenous and colonial maritime practices, and in journals like Environmental History or The William and Mary Quarterly. From my reading, these studies excellently frame turtle hunting not as a quaint practice but as a driver of ecological depletion and a lens into the operational logic of colonial extractivism, connecting the Caribbean to global luxury markets.
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