Expedition To Surinam; Being The Narrative Of A Five Years Expedition Against The Revolted Negroes Of Surinam In Guiana On The Wild Coast Of South America From The Year 1772 To 1777
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: John Gabriel Stedman
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1963
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Captain John Stedman's "Expedition To Surinam" is a compelling historical account and travelogue detailing his five-year military expedition against revolted enslaved people in Surinam from 1772 to 1777. This vivid narrative chronicles the brutal realities of colonial warfare and slavery, offering a firsthand perspective on the challenging environment of Guiana. Beyond the military aspects, Stedman provides extensive observations on the region's natural history, its diverse productions, and detailed ethnographic descriptions of both the Indigenous peoples of Guiana and the enslaved Africans. The work stands as a significant primary source for understanding 18th-century colonial life, military history, and the complex social dynamics of the era.
Author: John Gabriel Stedman
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1963
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Captain John Stedman's "Expedition To Surinam" is a compelling historical account and travelogue detailing his five-year military expedition against revolted enslaved people in Surinam from 1772 to 1777. This vivid narrative chronicles the brutal realities of colonial warfare and slavery, offering a firsthand perspective on the challenging environment of Guiana. Beyond the military aspects, Stedman provides extensive observations on the region's natural history, its diverse productions, and detailed ethnographic descriptions of both the Indigenous peoples of Guiana and the enslaved Africans. The work stands as a significant primary source for understanding 18th-century colonial life, military history, and the complex social dynamics of the era.