Narrative Of A Five Years Expedition Against The Revolted Negroes Of Surinam V2 (1806) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166204716)

""Narrative Of A Five Years Expedition Against The Revolted Negroes Of Surinam V2"" is a historical account written by John Gabriel Stedman. The book is a continuation of Stedman's first volume, which detailed his experiences during a military campaign against runaway slaves in Surinam. The second volume picks up where the first left off, recounting the events of the final years of the expedition. Stedman's narrative provides a detailed account of the brutal and violent conflict between the Dutch colonizers and the enslaved Africans who had revolted against their oppressors. Stedman's writing is vivid and graphic, describing the atrocities committed on both sides of the conflict. He also provides insight into the daily lives of the enslaved Africans, their culture, and their struggle for freedom. The book is an important historical document, shedding light on the brutal realities of slavery and colonialism in Surinam during the late 18th century. It is also an important piece of literature, with Stedman's writing style and use of imagery making it a compelling read. Overall, ""Narrative Of A Five Years Expedition Against The Revolted Negroes Of Surinam V2"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of slavery, colonialism, and resistance in the Americas.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.

Author: John Gabriel Stedman
ISBN-10: 1166204715
ISBN-13: 9781166204716
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 506
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.48lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.02d