Narrative, of a five years' expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, in Guiana on the Wild Coast of South America; from the year 1772 to 1777 ... Volume 1 (of 2)
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Authors:
- Bartolozzi, Francesco
1727 - 1815
- Benedetti, Michele
1745 - 1810
- Blake, William
1757 - 1827
- Holloway, Thomas
1748 - 1827
- Stedman, John Gabriel
1744 - 1797
About this book
In the late 18th century, as European powers grappled with colonial expansion and the complexities of slavery, Captain J.G. Stedman embarked on a harrowing military campaign in Surinam against the Revolted Negroes. His "Narrative, of a Five Years' Expedition Against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, in Guiana on the Wild Coast of South America; from the year 1772 to 1777 ... Volume 1 (of 2)" offers an unflinching look at the brutal realities of colonial warfare and the struggle for freedom. Unique elements, such as vivid descriptions of the tropical landscape and the moral dilemmas faced by soldiers, enrich this historical document. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, Stedman's account provides crucial insights into the themes of resistance and human rights within the context of colonialism.
