03291cam a22004333u 4500 65715 UtSlPG 20260610134522.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F2351 Stedman, John Gabriel, 1744-1797 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) Narrative, of a 5 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) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-06-27 Emmanuel Ackerman, Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Narrative of a Five Years’ Expedition Against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam" by Captain J.G. Stedman is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The work details the experiences and observations of the author during his military service in Surinam, particularly focusing on the insurrection of enslaved Africans and the interactions between colonizers and native populations. It promises a vivid portrayal of the brutal realities of colonial life, including both the violence perpetrated against the enslaved and the complexities of human relationships within that context. The opening of the narrative introduces the author’s intent and the broader historical backdrop of the expedition, detailing the revolt among the Negroes in Dutch Guiana that prompted the Dutch government to send a military force. Stedman reflects on his background, motivations for joining the expedition, and the initial phases of the journey from Europe to Surinam. He notes the challenges faced by the troops both at sea and upon their arrival, establishing the setting for a rich exploration of the colonists' experiences and the tragic conditions inflicted upon their enslaved population. Through his eyes, readers begin to sense the contrasts of beauty and brutality that define the landscapes and interactions of this tropical colony. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Suriname -- Description and travel Suriname -- History -- To 1814 Stedman, John Gabriel, 1744-1797 -- Travel -- Suriname Slavery -- Suriname -- History -- 18th century Indians of South America -- Guiana Barlow, Inigo, 1760?- Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727-1815 Benedetti, Michele, 1745-1810 Blake, William, 1757-1827 Conder, Thomas, 1747?-1831 Holloway, Thomas, 1748-1827 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65715 106537 106537