Reize naar Surinamen en door de binnenste gedeelten van Guiana — Deel 2 by Stedman

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Author Stedman, John Gabriel, 1744-1797
Title Reize naar Surinamen en door de binnenste gedeelten van Guiana — Deel 2
Note Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Jeroen Hellingman with help of the distributed proofreaders team
Summary "Reize naar Surinamen en door de binnenste gedeelten van Guiana — Deel 2" by John Gabriel Stedman is a historical account likely written in the late 18th century. This work chronicles Stedman’s observations and experiences during his travels through Suriname and the interior regions of Guiana, detailing encounters with local flora, fauna, and indigenous peoples, as well as his interactions amongst the European settlers and soldiers. At the start of the text, Stedman describes the military expedition he is part of, detailing the hardships faced by the soldiers, including a lack of food and water as they journey through the territory. An amusing moment occurs when he recounts how the Colonel's shouting is interrupted by the loud croaking of a giant toad known as Pipa, adding a humorous touch to the dire situation. The prose dives into vivid descriptions of the surrounding nature, including the frightening and fascinating wildlife, moments of tension when soldiers confront snakes, and poignant reflections on the struggles of enslaved people. Stedman's narrative thus sets a tone of survival amid both physical trials and the complex social dynamics of the region, establishing a rich context for the ongoing exploration and portrayal of life in 18th-century Guiana. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class F2351: Latin America local history: Guiana
Subject Slavery -- Suriname
Subject Suriname -- Description and travel
Subject Suriname -- History -- To 1814
Category Text
EBook-No. 8097
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 25, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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