Dutch Guiana

Klappentext A detailed description of the society and culture of Dutch Guiana, modern Suriname, first published in 1876. Zusammenfassung William Gifford Palgrave (1826–1888) was a renowned traveller and Arabic scholar. This volume, first published in 1876, contains Palgrave's account of his visit to Dutch Guiana, now the South American country of Suriname, and provides fascinating information on the society and culture of this uniquely diverse country. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. The coast; 2. The capital; 3. The river; 4. Cottica; 5. Bush negroes; 6. Munnickendam; 7. The colony; Index.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: William Gifford Palgrave, Palgrave William Gifford
• Edition: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 23.12.2010
• EAN: 9781108024358
• ISBN: 978-1-108-02435-8
• Pages: 286
• Thèmes: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Latin American Studies
• Catégories: Littérature spécialisée > Histoire > Autres; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Histoire > Histoire par région/pays; HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Slavery, HISTORY / Latin America / South America, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Social and cultural history, Suriname, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, History of the Americas, Slavery & abolition of slavery, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, Slavery and abolition of slavery, Surinam (Suriname)