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LoC No.: 10017539
Title:
Sechs Jahre in Surinam
Bilder aus dem militärischen Leben dieser Colonie und Skizzen zur Kenntniss seiner socialen und naturwissenschaftlichen Verhältnisse
Note: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Sechs Jahre in Surinam" by A. Kappler is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work documents the author's personal experiences and observations during a six-year military service in Surinam, focusing on the social and natural conditions of the colony, including the issues surrounding slavery. The narrative unfolds through the lens of the author’s journey, detailing his recruitment in Amsterdam, his arduous passage to the colony, and his early impressions of life in the tropics. The opening of the text details the protagonist's departure from his native town in search of fortune and adventure, which leads him to enlist in the Dutch Colonial troops. It describes the contrasts between his previous life and the new military lifestyle he encounters in Harderwyk, where he undergoes initial training. As he sets sail for Surinam, the author conveys a mix of excitement and apprehension while sharing vivid descriptions of ship life and the challenges faced during the voyage. Upon arrival, he reflects on the harsh realities of his new surroundings, hinting at the broader themes of colonial life, natural beauty, and the grim presence of slavery that will be explored throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kappler, A. (August), 1815-1887
EBook No.: 47063
Published: Oct 6, 2014
Downloads: 54
Language: German
Subject: Suriname -- Description and travel
Subject: Kappler, A. (August), 1815-1887 -- Travels -- Suriname
Subject: Netherlands. Koninklijke Landmacht -- Biography
Subject: Naturalists -- Germany -- Biography
Subject: Natural history -- Suriname
LoCC: Latin America local history: Guiana
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 10017539
Title:
Sechs Jahre in Surinam
Bilder aus dem militärischen Leben dieser Colonie und Skizzen zur Kenntniss seiner socialen und naturwissenschaftlichen Verhältnisse
Note: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This transcription was produced from
images generously made available by Bayerische
Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library.)
Summary: "Sechs Jahre in Surinam" by A. Kappler is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work documents the author's personal experiences and observations during a six-year military service in Surinam, focusing on the social and natural conditions of the colony, including the issues surrounding slavery. The narrative unfolds through the lens of the author’s journey, detailing his recruitment in Amsterdam, his arduous passage to the colony, and his early impressions of life in the tropics. The opening of the text details the protagonist's departure from his native town in search of fortune and adventure, which leads him to enlist in the Dutch Colonial troops. It describes the contrasts between his previous life and the new military lifestyle he encounters in Harderwyk, where he undergoes initial training. As he sets sail for Surinam, the author conveys a mix of excitement and apprehension while sharing vivid descriptions of ship life and the challenges faced during the voyage. Upon arrival, he reflects on the harsh realities of his new surroundings, hinting at the broader themes of colonial life, natural beauty, and the grim presence of slavery that will be explored throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kappler, A. (August), 1815-1887
EBook No.: 47063
Published: Oct 6, 2014
Downloads: 54
Language: German
Subject: Suriname -- Description and travel
Subject: Kappler, A. (August), 1815-1887 -- Travels -- Suriname
Subject: Netherlands. Koninklijke Landmacht -- Biography
Subject: Naturalists -- Germany -- Biography
Subject: Natural history -- Suriname
LoCC: Latin America local history: Guiana
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.