The East Indies, or the West Indies?

He stoked fears in the East Indies by sending word to inhabitants that they must have one Bible per family or risk going to hell. And yes, he had a book. He brags in his book about purchasing Bibles at 12% under half price, which is about 41 cents. Um, it was a marketing strategy. A good one. It's fine. I know you don't care. We're talking about whales and hurting them. Go high.