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A Study of Pre-Columbian Caribbean Peoples: Success, Failure and an Untimely Demise

William Warren
Term Essay
Professor Moore
12/1/05


The tropical island chain located in the Atlantic Ocean is known for its beautiful beaches, tropical rainforests and terrific wildlife. This particular region is full of vitality and is highly capable of supporting a highly diverse cross section of plants, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, birds and, certainly, people. The lush tropical climate was home to relatively primitive people compared to Europeans at the time but these peoples had a rich, beautiful culture very well suited to the surprisingly harsh area in which they lived. Although the Caribbean is certainly easier to exist in than Siberia it was not without its share of hardship and misgivings. These early peoples had a vibrant culture at the time of the arrival of Columbus with aspects of government, art and war......

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