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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

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500 pages
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18 hours

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Set against the backdrop of 18th-century Surinam, this narrative chronicles a five-year military expedition aimed at suppressing a revolt by enslaved Africans. The account provides a detailed perspective on the challenges faced by the expeditionary forces, the complexities of colonial rule, and the harsh realities of life in a turbulent environment. This reprint of the original 1796 edition preserves the historical context and vivid storytelling, offering readers insight into a significant yet often overlooked chapter in colonial history.

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Narrative, of a Five Years' Expedition,, John Gabriel Stedman

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2017
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