Twenty-five Years in British Guiana

By Henry Kirke

Book Overview

""Twenty-Five Years in British Guiana"" is a memoir written by Henry Kirke, originally published in 1898. The book details Kirke's experiences living and working in British Guiana (now known as Guyana) for a quarter of a century. Kirke was employed as a civil servant and spent much of his time in the country's interior regions, where he interacted with local indigenous groups and witnessed the impact of colonialism on the region. The book provides a firsthand account of life in British Guiana during the late 19th century, including descriptions of the country's natural beauty, its people, and its political and economic systems. Kirke also discusses the challenges he faced during his time in the country, including outbreaks of disease, conflicts with local authorities, and the difficulties of navigating the country's rugged terrain. Overall, ""Twenty-Five Years in British Guiana"" offers a unique perspective on the history and culture of a country that was still relatively unknown to many people in the late 1800s. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the experiences of both British colonizers and the indigenous groups they encountered in the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a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: 1164196545
• ISBN13: 9781164196549
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"