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| 100 | 1 | _aNetscher, Adriaan David van der Gon | |
| 245 | 1 | 3 | _aDe opheffing van de slavernij en de toekomst van Nederlandsch West-Indie |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2013-03-04 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library & the Google Print project) | ||
| 520 | _a"De opheffing van de slavernij en de toekomst van Nederlandsch West-Indië" by A. D. van der Gon Netscher is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. The work examines the implications and processes surrounding the abolition of slavery in the Dutch West Indies and explores the subsequent challenges faced by the colonies, particularly Suriname. It aims to address how the emancipation can lead to a positive shift in the colonial economy and society, while also raising concerns over the adequacy of the measures taken to ensure a smooth transition for the formerly enslaved population. The opening of the text reveals the celebration surrounding the official end of slavery scheduled for July 1, 1863, presenting the voices of both joy and skepticism in the wake of this monumental change. The author discusses the fears that accompany the transition, emphasizing that the abolition is only the first step, and that immense difficulties lie ahead for both the freed individuals and the colonial economy. There is an evident call for robust governmental involvement to support immigration and labor needs, as well as strategic measures to prevent economic decline and ensure a viable future for the colonies. Overall, the beginning positions the book as a critical reflection on not just the immediate aftermath of emancipation but the long-term future of Dutch colonial interests. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSlavery -- Netherlands Antilles | ||
| 653 | _aEnslaved persons -- Emancipation | ||
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