T'Eylandt Mauritius: A History Of The Dutch In Mauritius
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Long before Mauritius became the jewel of the Indian Ocean, it bore a different name — T'Eylandt Mauritius — and a different master, as Dutch colonisers staked their claim on one of the world's most remote and strategically vital islands. This meticulously researched work by historian Vijayalakshmi Teelock chronicles the fascinating and often overlooked chapter of Dutch colonial presence in Mauritius, tracing the arc of settlement, exploitation, and eventual abandonment that shaped the island's earliest recorded history. With original illustrations by Nalini Taerhoobuch, the narrative brings to life the ships, settlers, and struggles of a colonial enterprise that left an indelible mark on the landscape and legacy of a nation. Teelock's writing strikes a rare balance between scholarly rigour and accessible storytelling, making this an ideal entry point for young readers and history enthusiasts alike. Part of the Children's History Series, the work situates Mauritian history within a broader framework of European imperial expansion, illustrating how a small island became a pawn in the grand chessboard of global trade routes. The Dutch legacy — from the extinction of the dodo to the introduction of sugarcane — reverberates through Mauritian culture to this day, and Teelock's authoritative account invites readers to ask: what else has been forgotten in the silence between colonial chapters?
Author: Vijayalakshmi Teelock
Format: Paperback
Genre: African history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Long before Mauritius became the jewel of the Indian Ocean, it bore a different name — T'Eylandt Mauritius — and a different master, as Dutch colonisers staked their claim on one of the world's most remote and strategically vital islands. This meticulously researched work by historian Vijayalakshmi Teelock chronicles the fascinating and often overlooked chapter of Dutch colonial presence in Mauritius, tracing the arc of settlement, exploitation, and eventual abandonment that shaped the island's earliest recorded history. With original illustrations by Nalini Taerhoobuch, the narrative brings to life the ships, settlers, and struggles of a colonial enterprise that left an indelible mark on the landscape and legacy of a nation. Teelock's writing strikes a rare balance between scholarly rigour and accessible storytelling, making this an ideal entry point for young readers and history enthusiasts alike. Part of the Children's History Series, the work situates Mauritian history within a broader framework of European imperial expansion, illustrating how a small island became a pawn in the grand chessboard of global trade routes. The Dutch legacy — from the extinction of the dodo to the introduction of sugarcane — reverberates through Mauritian culture to this day, and Teelock's authoritative account invites readers to ask: what else has been forgotten in the silence between colonial chapters?