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Dutch Guiana (1876)
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Dutch Guiana (1876)

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""Dutch Guiana"" is a travelogue written by William Gifford Palgrave in 1876. The book is a detailed account of Palgrave's journey to Suriname, a Dutch colony in South America, during the mid-19th century. The author provides a vivid description of the country's geography, flora, fauna, and people. He also delves into the history of the colony, its political and economic systems, and its social customs. Palgrave's observations are a valuable insight into the colonial era and the impact of European colonialism on the indigenous people of Suriname. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of South America and the colonial era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 August 2008
Pages
272
ISBN
9781436947695

""Dutch Guiana"" is a travelogue written by William Gifford Palgrave in 1876. The book is a detailed account of Palgrave's journey to Suriname, a Dutch colony in South America, during the mid-19th century. The author provides a vivid description of the country's geography, flora, fauna, and people. He also delves into the history of the colony, its political and economic systems, and its social customs. Palgrave's observations are a valuable insight into the colonial era and the impact of European colonialism on the indigenous people of Suriname. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of South America and the colonial era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 August 2008
Pages
272
ISBN
9781436947695