
Dutch Guiana
William Gifford Palgrave(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 23. December 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
286 pages
978-1-108-02435-8 (ISBN)
Description
William Gifford Palgrave (1826-1888) was a renowned traveller and Arabic scholar. After graduating from Trinity College, Cambridge in 1846 he received a lieutenant's commission in the 8th Bombay Regiment of native infantry, but he converted to Roman Catholicism, and settled in Syria as a missionary in 1855, during which time he travelled across Arabia. After renouncing Catholicism in 1865, he began a career with the British foreign service, working in several positions in the Far East. This volume, first published in 1876, contains Palgrave's account of his visit to Dutch Guiana, now the South American country of Suriname. Arranging his material according to geographic location, Palgrave describes in detail the society and geography of the country, discussing the treatment of former slaves and describing the unique Maroon culture of former slaves and indigenous people. This volume provides fascinating information on the society and culture of this uniquely diverse country.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
2 Maps
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
407 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-108-02435-8 (9781108024358)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Preface; 1. The coast; 2. The capital; 3. The river; 4. Cottica; 5. Bush negroes; 6. Munnickendam; 7. The colony; Index.