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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
In the uncharted wilds of South America's northern coast, where European powers clashed for dominance, history was written in blood and gold. Guyana in the Shadows of the Amazon unveils a world shaped by colonial ambition, piracy, and the relentless forces of nature-where the fate of nations and the lives of those caught in the crossfire hung in a precarious balance.
Against this backdrop, two fishing vessels, The MV Miss Sheredah and The MV Miss Rosita, vanish under mysterious circumstances after a lucrative trip to the fertile fishing grounds near Demerara. Through the eyes of their seasoned captain and crew, a gripping tale of survival, mystery, and the unforgiving realities of a seafarer's life unfolds.
Drawing from harrowing accounts of indigenous guides and the whispered legends of mariners, this narrative transports readers to an era when the Dutch, Spanish, and French vied for control over lucrative plantations and untapped riches. From the treacherous waters of Devil's Creek to the doomed wreck of La Tormenta, the story follows daring raids, lost treasures, and the brutal struggles of life on the colonial frontier.
Richly detailed and meticulously researched, this enthralling historical account captures the peril, intrigue, and raw survival of those who lived in the shadows of the Amazon. Prepare for a journey where fortune and betrayal are inseparable, and history is shaped by the tides of ambition.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
In the uncharted wilds of South America's northern coast, where European powers clashed for dominance, history was written in blood and gold. Guyana in the Shadows of the Amazon unveils a world shaped by colonial ambition, piracy, and the relentless forces of nature-where the fate of nations and the lives of those caught in the crossfire hung in a precarious balance.
Against this backdrop, two fishing vessels, The MV Miss Sheredah and The MV Miss Rosita, vanish under mysterious circumstances after a lucrative trip to the fertile fishing grounds near Demerara. Through the eyes of their seasoned captain and crew, a gripping tale of survival, mystery, and the unforgiving realities of a seafarer's life unfolds.
Drawing from harrowing accounts of indigenous guides and the whispered legends of mariners, this narrative transports readers to an era when the Dutch, Spanish, and French vied for control over lucrative plantations and untapped riches. From the treacherous waters of Devil's Creek to the doomed wreck of La Tormenta, the story follows daring raids, lost treasures, and the brutal struggles of life on the colonial frontier.
Richly detailed and meticulously researched, this enthralling historical account captures the peril, intrigue, and raw survival of those who lived in the shadows of the Amazon. Prepare for a journey where fortune and betrayal are inseparable, and history is shaped by the tides of ambition.