Excerpt from Sketch of the Mosquito Shore, Including the Territory of Poyais, Descriptive of the Country
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the Mosquito Shore, a region of Central America encompassing the Territory of Poyais, in the early 19th century. The author, having spent a portion of his life in this intriguing region, provides a rich and detailed account of the land, its people, and its potential. He meticulously documents the geography, natural resources, climate, flora and fauna, and the customs of the native Indians. The work is a valuable contribution to the historical record, offering insights into the lives of the indigenous inhabitants, the ambitions of European colonial powers, and the complex interplay between these forces. The book goes beyond mere description, exploring themes of development, trade, and the possibilities for settlement in this unique and under-explored territory. The authorââ â¢s passionate advocacy for the Mosquito Shore and its people makes for a compelling read, and his observations provide a valuable historical perspective on a region that was, at the time, on the cusp of significant change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282495725_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282495725
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282495725
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 458 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 28967506/2
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