02686cam a22003853u 4500 73800 UtSlPG 20260610134716.0 m cr n 260607r20241718utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02011784 UtSlPG nl iso639-1 F2351 Herlein, J. D., active 18th century Beschryvinge van de volk-plantinge Zuriname Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier "Karaïbaanisch woorden-boek": p. 249-262. Added title page engraved: Nauwkeurige beschryvinge van Zuriname. Release date is 2024-06-09 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/American Libraries.) "Beschryvinge van de Volk-Plantinge Zuriname: vertonende de opkomst dier zelver Colonie…" is a historical account likely written in the early 18th century. The work provides a detailed depiction of the colony of Suriname, discussing its establishment, sugar plantations, and the lives and customs of the indigenous peoples and enslaved Africans. The book aims to present an objective view of the region's natural resources, cultural practices, and the societal dynamics during this colonial period. The opening of this work introduces the author's intent to document and faithfully recount the early days of the Suriname colony. The author emphasizes his first-hand observations and research during the period led by Governor Paul van der Veen. He highlights the region's geography, agriculture, and the various cultures present, including the indigenous Indian populations and enslaved Africans. Additionally, the author aims to address misconceptions about the colony by providing a comprehensive look at its resources, religions, daily lives, and governance, inviting readers to appreciate both the beauty and complexity of Suriname during its colonial era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Leeuwarden: Meindert Injema, 1718 Suriname -- Description and travel Natural history -- Suriname Sugar growing -- Suriname Carib Indians https://archive.org/details/beschryvingevand02herl/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73800 114525 114525