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 is set in the 17th century in Suriname, then known as Dutch Guiana, and follows the adventures of a young Native American boy named Outalissi.Outalissi is a member of the Arawak tribe who live peacefully in the jungle until they are attacked by a group of Dutch soldiers. Outalissi's family is killed in the attack, and he is taken prisoner and sold into slavery.As a slave, Outalissi is forced to work on a plantation where he meets other slaves and learns about their struggles. He also meets a kind-hearted Dutch woman named Cornelia who takes an interest in him and helps him to escape.Outalissi then sets out on a dangerous journey through the jungle, encountering various obstacles and dangers along the way. He eventually finds refuge with a group of Maroons, escaped slaves who have formed their own community in the jungle.With the help of the Maroons, Outalissi seeks revenge against the Dutch soldiers who killed his family and enslaved him. The novel explores themes of colonialism, slavery, and resistance, and offers a vivid portrayal of life in Suriname during the 17th century.Overall, Outalissi: A Tale of Dutch Guiana is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on a little-known period of 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: 1165687747
• ISBN13: 9781165687749
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"