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100 1 _aKappler, A.
_q(August),
_d1815-1887
245 1 0 _aSechs Jahre in Surinam :
_bBilder aus dem militärischen Leben dieser Colonie und Skizzen zur Kenntniss seiner socialen und naturwissenschaftlichen Verhältnisse
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-10-06
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This transcription was produced from images generously made available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library.)
520 _a"Sechs Jahre in Surinam" by A. Kappler is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work documents the author's personal experiences and observations during a six-year military service in Surinam, focusing on the social and natural conditions of the colony, including the issues surrounding slavery. The narrative unfolds through the lens of the author’s journey, detailing his recruitment in Amsterdam, his arduous passage to the colony, and his early impressions of life in the tropics. The opening of the text details the protagonist's departure from his native town in search of fortune and adventure, which leads him to enlist in the Dutch Colonial troops. It describes the contrasts between his previous life and the new military lifestyle he encounters in Harderwyk, where he undergoes initial training. As he sets sail for Surinam, the author conveys a mix of excitement and apprehension while sharing vivid descriptions of ship life and the challenges faced during the voyage. Upon arrival, he reflects on the harsh realities of his new surroundings, hinting at the broader themes of colonial life, natural beauty, and the grim presence of slavery that will be explored throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSuriname -- Description and travel
653 _aKappler, A. (August), 1815-1887 -- Travels -- Suriname
653 _aNetherlands. Koninklijke Landmacht -- Biography
653 _aNaturalists -- Germany -- Biography
653 _aNatural history -- Suriname
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47063
999 _c87902
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