Stedman, John G
Narrative of Five Years - Expedition Against the - Revolted Negroes of Surinam
- ISBN 13:
- 9781504029292
- author:
- Stedman, John G
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Open Road Distribution
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 808
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 19.1 x 4.1 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- History, General, Travel,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Narrative of Five Years Expedition Against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, as originally transcribed from the 1790 manuscript, offers a vivid and unflinching account of life in an 18th-century slave society. This groundbreaking work, based on the author's firsthand experiences, provides a unique glimpse into the worlds of both masters and slaves, as well as the exotic plants and animals that inhabited the region.
Restored from the original manuscript, the narrative sheds light on the harsh realities of slavery, including the use of casual torture and the author's own complex relationships and beliefs. With extensive notes and commentary, this edition presents a rich and evocative portrait of a thriving slave society, one that challenges our understanding of this period in history.
Published for the first time in this critical edition, Narrative of Five Years Expedition stands as a powerful indictment of New World slavery, offering a searing indictment of the system and its brutal consequences.
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