02341cam a22003133u 4500 20875 UtSlPG 20260610133500.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 DT Lagrange, S. Een goudzoeker op Madagascar : De Aarde en haar Volken, 1908 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-03-22 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ "Een goudzoeker op Madagascar" by S. Lagrange is a historical narrative likely written in the late 19th century. This book provides an insightful exploration of the gold mining industry on the island of Madagascar, focusing specifically on the district of Betsiriry. The author presents both geographical and geological characteristics of the region, offering readers a vivid picture of the landscape intertwined with the struggles and adventures faced by prospectors seeking their fortunes. The book follows the journey of a prospector who aspires to uncover gold in the challenging terrains of Madagascar. After gathering enough savings and some experience from previous undertakings, he begins his independent quest, facing numerous challenges including harsh living conditions, competition from other prospectors, and the struggle to find and hire local workers. The narrative vividly illustrates the daily life of the gold miner, from the arduous work of panning for gold to establishing a settlement, managing laborers, and navigating the complexities of local customs and trade. As his fortunes change, he contemplates whether to scale up his operation or to sell his claims, all while dealing with the intricate relationships formed with the indigenous people. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Madagascar -- Description and travel Madagascar -- Discovery and exploration https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20875 62110 62110