"The Diary of a West Indian Landholder, Kept While on the Island of Jamaica" is a unique piece of literature written by Matthew Gregory Lewis. In this book, the author describes in detail his observations and impressions of life on the island of Jamaica in the form of a diary. He talks about the culture, nature, society and history of this Caribbean region, paying attention to the colorfulness of local customs and conflicts between the colonizers and the local population. The book "Journal of a West Indian Landholder, kept during his stay on the island of Jamaica" is a valuable document that helps to better understand the history and culture of Jamaica and reveals many interesting aspects of the colonial period.