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Informationen zum Autor Basdeo Mangru Klappentext The Elusive El Dorado is a thoroughly researched collection of essays on the Indian Diaspora in the Caribbean. This fascinating book focuses mainly on the indenture and post-indenture historical periods. It includes a list of emigrant ships, with dates of arrival that landed in Guyana from Calcutta and Madras. Indians interested in researching their roots will find this information invaluable. Zusammenfassung Presents a collection of essays on the Indian Diaspora in the Caribbean. This book focuses on the indenture and post-indenture historical periods! and includes a list of emigrant ships! with dates of arrival that landed in Guyana from Calcutta and Madras. It is useful for Indians interested in researching their roots. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Map/Illustration Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 Stifled at Birth: Private Emigration from the Bombay Presidency Chapter 5 Disparity in Emigration from Calcutta and Madras Chapter 6 Hook Swinging, the Fertility Ritual Chapter 7 The Problem of Indian Wife Murders Chapter 8 The Return Passage Entitlement Chapter 9 Race Relations in the Indenture Period Chapter 10 The Redoubtable Bechu Chapter 11 C.V. Andrew, Impressions of British Guiana : An Analysis Chapter 12 Appendices I-V Chapter 13 Select Bibliography Chapter 14 Index
