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Title:
Dominica
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1904
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/
Summary: "Dominica" by H. van Kol is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the geography, environment, and cultural aspects of Dominica, an island characterized by its mountainous terrain and rich natural resources. It presents an examination of the island’s development, its demographics, and the social dynamics among its inhabitants. In the book, van Kol provides vivid descriptions of Dominica’s landscape, including its fertile valleys and volcanic mountains, along with insights into the daily lives of its people, particularly the Caribs, the island's indigenous population. Through his exploration, he reflects on the historical challenges faced by the Caribs, including colonization and the loss of their ancestral lands. The author also emphasizes encounters with various aspects of the community, from bustling markets in Roseau to the local judicial system. Along the way, he comments on the shifts in societal structures and the implications of colonial governance, painting a picture of a rich yet troubled heritage marked by resilience and adaptation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Kol, H. van
EBook No.: 25296
Published: May 2, 2008
Downloads: 84
Language: Dutch
Subject: Dominica -- Description and travel
LoCC: United States local history: Central American, West Indian, and other countries protected by and having close political affiliations with the United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Dominica
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1904
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/
Summary: "Dominica" by H. van Kol is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the geography, environment, and cultural aspects of Dominica, an island characterized by its mountainous terrain and rich natural resources. It presents an examination of the island’s development, its demographics, and the social dynamics among its inhabitants. In the book, van Kol provides vivid descriptions of Dominica’s landscape, including its fertile valleys and volcanic mountains, along with insights into the daily lives of its people, particularly the Caribs, the island's indigenous population. Through his exploration, he reflects on the historical challenges faced by the Caribs, including colonization and the loss of their ancestral lands. The author also emphasizes encounters with various aspects of the community, from bustling markets in Roseau to the local judicial system. Along the way, he comments on the shifts in societal structures and the implications of colonial governance, painting a picture of a rich yet troubled heritage marked by resilience and adaptation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Kol, H. van
EBook No.: 25296
Published: May 2, 2008
Downloads: 84
Language: Dutch
Subject: Dominica -- Description and travel
LoCC: United States local history: Central American, West Indian, and other countries protected by and having close political affiliations with the United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.