The Putumayo, the Devil's Paradise Travels in the Peruvian Amazon Region and an Account of the Atrocities Committed upon the Indians Therein

Language: EnglishPublished: March 24, 2014

Subjects:

Peru Description and travel Peruvian Amazon Company Rubber industry and trade Putumayo River

Bookshelves:

Culture/Civilization/Society Travel & Geography History - American

Authors:

Casement, Roger
1864 - 1916
Enock, C. Reginald (Charles Reginald)
1868 - 1970
Hardenburg, W. E. (Walter Ernest)
1886 - 1942

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In the early 20th century, the rubber boom in the Amazon revealed a dark chapter in colonial history, marked by the exploitation of Indigenous peoples. In "The Putumayo, the Devil's Paradise: Travels in the Peruvian Amazon Region and an Account of the Atrocities Committed upon the Indians Therein," W. E. Hardenburg exposes the harrowing realities faced by the native populations, detailing the brutal practices that stripped them of their dignity and lives. This compelling narrative not only chronicles the unyielding greed of rubber barons but also emphasizes the urgent need for accountability in the face of such unalienable rights violations. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this document serves as a critical reminder of the past's injustices and their lingering impact on contemporary society.