JAMAICA: The Narrative of General Venables with an Appendix of Papers Relating to the Expedition to the West Indies and the Conquest of Jamaica 1654-16551900. 180p. C H Firth The expedition to the West Indies, led by General Venables and involving Colonel Anthony Carter, was plagued by numerous challenges and ultimately ended in failure. Colonel Carter, experienced yet ineffective, did not significantly impact the expeditions trajectory. The mission suffered from personal conflicts among leadership, lack of coordination, and interference from commissioners. Key issues included poor planning,