| Author |
Stedman, John Gabriel, 1744-1797 |
| Title |
Reize naar Surinamen en door de binnenste gedeelten van Guiana — Deel 3
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reize_naar_Surinamen_en_door_de_binnenste_gedeelten_van_Guiana
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| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman with help of the distributed proofreaders team
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| Summary |
"Reize naar Surinamen en door de binnenste gedeelten van Guiana — Deel 3" by Stedman is a historical account likely written during the late 18th century. The book details Captain John Gabriel Stedman's explorations and military campaigns in Suriname and the interior regions of Guiana, particularly focusing on his encounters with indigenous peoples and their struggles against colonial forces. The opening of this third part introduces the reader to scenes of conflict and the harsh realities faced by both soldiers and local populations. It begins with a description of the rebellious enslaved individuals and their resistance, followed by vivid descriptions of the oppressive conditions experienced by both the military and indigenous populations. Stedman recounts specific incidents, including skirmishes and the challenges of navigating through dense, perilous jungles, while also reflecting on the various insects and wildlife that complicate life in this environment. His observations provide insights into the cultural practices of the enslaved people and the dynamics of power in colonial society. The stage is set for further exploration into the complexities of 18th-century life in the Guianas, from warfare to ecology, establishing a backdrop of tension and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
F2351: Latin America local history: Guiana
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| Subject |
Slavery -- Suriname
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| Subject |
Suriname -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Suriname -- History -- To 1814
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8098 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 25, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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