| Sumario: | The article "Keeping the Rat-Book: Marly and Visceral Histories of Jamaican Agriculture" explores the intertwined perspectives of enslaved peoples, white residents, and itinerant Europeans in Jamaica during the age of abolition. It delves into the cultural significance of rat consumption in the Caribbean, highlighting how enslaved Africans and their descendants embraced the rodent as a food and medicine rooted in survival. The text examines the complexities of plantation life, racial distinctions, and the politics of food consumption, shedding light on the diverse perspectives and experiences of individuals in colonial Jamaica.
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