An Account Of The Island Of Mauritius, And Its Dependencies (1842)

By A Late Official Resident

Book Overview

""An Account Of The Island Of Mauritius, And Its Dependencies"" is a historical book written by an anonymous author who was a former official resident of the island. The book was first published in 1842 and provides a detailed description of the island of Mauritius, its history, culture, and people.The book begins with an introduction to the island and its geographical features, including its climate, flora, and fauna. The author then delves into the history of the island, from its discovery by the Portuguese in the 16th century to its colonization by the Dutch, French, and British.The author also provides a detailed account of the island's economy, including its sugar plantations, slave trade, and trade relations with other countries. The book also includes a section on the island's social and cultural life, including its customs, traditions, and religious practices.In addition to the main island of Mauritius, the book also covers the island's dependencies, including Rodrigues and the Seychelles. The author provides a detailed description of each island's geography, history, and culture.Overall, ""An Account Of The Island Of Mauritius, And Its Dependencies"" is a comprehensive and informative historical account of the island and its people. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Mauritius and its surrounding islands.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166450929
• ISBN13: 9781166450922
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"