The Editor, Sir:

With regard to tourism development and subsequently the economic development of the country, there is little doubt that the expansion of developments could be enhanced by highlighting historical values. This could be regarded as history tourism.

Persons associated with history can be identified, and details pertaining to them brought to light. Tour sites can be developed in this way.

This could lead to developing south coast tourism in Kingston and St. Andrew. Heroes Park sites associated with persons in the park could be identified.

Dallas family

Dallas Castle in St. Anderw belonged to the Dallas family. Dr. Dallas published several works for the abolition of slavery. His family circle included George William Gordon, and Alexander Dallas was a Vice-President of the U.S., and his name was used to name the city of Dallas Texas.

Cornwall Estate in Westmoreland belonged to Matthew Gregory Lewis who was an English politician, friend of the Prime Minister of England, who also wrote books suggesting abolition and a modern labour force complemented by mechanical means. Also Matthew Lewis wrote his will giving freedom to his slaves and encouraging them to music and the theatre - he earned his living by this means himself.

Sites of Tainos could be identified and villages restored.

Years ago, tourism was nothing in Egypt, but today the development of the national museum, with artifacts from the pharaohs' tombs, is attracting millions of visitors per year.

I am, etc.,

TREVOR A. WONG

Mavis Bank P.o.

St. Andrew