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Narrative, of a five years' expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, in Guiana on the Wild Coast of South America; from the year 1772 to 1777 ... Volume 1 (of 2) cover

Narrative, of a five years' expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, in Guiana on the Wild Coast of South America; from the year 1772 to 1777 ... Volume 1 (of 2)

By John Gabriel Stedman
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The account records a multi-year expedition against revolted enslaved communities on a Guianan coast, combining campaign narrative with vivid natural history and ethnographic observation. The narrator describes armed engagements, plantation life, and encounters with Indigenous and African-descended people, and catalogs local flora, fauna, and geography, often accompanied by plates. Personal anecdotes and moral reflection punctuate detailed descriptions of brutality, hardship, and occasional compassion, while practical notes on colonial economy, tactics, and daily life sit alongside artistic sketches and scientific curiosity.

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John Gabriel Stedman

John Gabriel Stedman was an 18th-century explorer and writer, best known for his detailed account of his experiences in Suriname. His most notable work, "Narrative, of a five years' expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam," provides a vivid depiction of the struggles and lives of enslaved people during a time of rebellion. Stedman's writings are significant for their firsthand observations and insights into the social and political climate of the region, contributing to the understanding of colonial history and the complexities of slavery. His travel narratives also reflect the broader European interest in exploration and the natural world during the Enlightenment.

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