Publisher's Synopsis
Memoir Left By Jacob Christiaan Pielat To His Successor, Diederik Van Domburg, 1734 (1905) is a historical book written by Jacob Christiaan Pielat. The book is a memoir of Pielat's life and experiences as he served as the governor of the Dutch colony of Surinam from 1728 to 1733. The memoir is addressed to his successor, Diederik Van Domburg, and was written in 1734 but was not published until 1905. The book provides an insight into the political, social, and economic conditions of Surinam during the 18th century. Pielat talks about the challenges he faced as the governor, including managing the colony's relationship with the indigenous people, dealing with the slave trade, and handling the conflicts between the different ethnic groups living in Surinam.The memoir also provides a glimpse into Pielat's personal life, including his family, his education, and his career as a public servant. He talks about his travels, his interactions with other European colonial powers, and his efforts to improve the infrastructure and economy of Surinam.Overall, Memoir Left By Jacob Christiaan Pielat To His Successor, Diederik Van Domburg, 1734 (1905) is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on the colonial history of Surinam and the challenges faced by its governors during the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian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.
