02246cam a22003013u 4500 56257 UtSlPG 20260610134309.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 F2351 Wolbers, J., 1819-1889 Geschiedenis van Suriname Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-12-27 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg "Geschiedenis van Suriname" by J. Wolbers is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book details the history of Suriname, focusing on the social, economic, and political developments in the colony over time. It seeks to evoke interest in the complexities surrounding its diverse population, which includes white, colored, and black communities. At the start of the work, the author explains his journey to compile a comprehensive history of Suriname, acknowledging the challenges he faced in gathering sources and organizing the material. He reflects on the gaps in existing literature regarding the colony, particularly the lack of detailed accounts beyond certain historical milestones. Through diligent research, including both archival sources and contributions from various informed individuals, he aims to provide a nuanced understanding of Suriname's past, relating the plight of its slave population and other inhabitants while highlighting the broader implications of colonialism. This opening sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the intricacies and struggles of Suriname's history, resonating with the reader's sense of curiosity about this significant yet often overlooked part of Dutch colonial heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Suriname -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56257 97088 97088