Reize naar Surinamen en door de binnenste gedeelten van Guiana - Deel 2

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stedman, John Gabriel, 1744-1797

Language:

Dutch

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Reize naar Surinamen en door de binnenste gedeelten van Guiana - Deel 2" by John Gabriel Stedman is a historical account likely written in the late 18th century. This work chronicles Stedman's observations and experiences during his travels through Suriname and the interior regions of Guiana, detailing encounters with local flora, fauna, and indigenous peoples, as well as his interactions amongst the European settlers and soldiers. At the start of the text, Stedman describes the military expedition he is part of, detailing the hardships faced by the soldiers, including a lack of food and water as they journey through the territory. An amusing moment occurs when he recounts how the Colonel's shouting is interrupted by the loud croaking of a giant toad known as Pipa, adding a humorous touch to the dire situation. The prose dives into vivid descriptions of the surrounding nature, including the frightening and fascinating wildlife, moments of tension when soldiers confront snakes, and poignant reflections on the struggles of enslaved people. Stedman's narrative thus sets a tone of survival amid both physical trials and the complex social dynamics of the region, establishing a rich context for the ongoing exploration and portrayal of life in 18th-century Guiana. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jeroen Hellingman with help of the distributed proofreaders team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reize_naar_Surinamen_en_door_de_binnenste_gedeelten_van_Guiana

Release date is 2005-05-01