Outalissi: A Tale Of Dutch Guiana (1826)

By Christopher Lefroy

Book Overview

Outalissi: A Tale of Dutch Guiana is a novel written by Christopher Edward Lefroy and published in 1826. The story takes place in the 18th century in the Dutch colony of Guiana, located in South America. The main character, Outalissi, is the son of a Native American chief and a Dutch woman. He is raised by his mother in the Dutch settlement of Suriname, but eventually leaves to live with his father's tribe in the jungle. Outalissi becomes a skilled hunter and warrior, but he also learns about the injustices that the Native Americans face at the hands of the Dutch colonizers. He becomes a leader in the fight for Native American rights and works to bridge the divide between his two cultures. Along the way, Outalissi falls in love with a Dutch woman named Cornelia, who shares his desire for justice and equality.The novel explores themes of race, colonialism, and identity, as well as the complex relationships between different cultures. Lefroy's writing style is descriptive and vivid, bringing the setting and characters to life. Overall, Outalissi: A Tale of Dutch Guiana is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on colonial history.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: 110436056X
• ISBN13: 9781104360566
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"