Publisher's Synopsis
The Island of Madagascar: A Sketch, Descriptive and Historical is a book written by John Wolcott Phelps in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the island of Madagascar, including its geography, flora and fauna, people, culture, and history. Phelps describes the island's unique landscape, which includes tropical forests, grasslands, and mountain ranges, as well as its diverse wildlife, such as lemurs, chameleons, and birds. He also provides insights into the Malagasy people, their customs, and their way of life, including their religion, language, and social structure.The historical section of the book covers the island's colonization by various European powers, including the Portuguese, Dutch, French, and British, and the impact of these colonial powers on the island's people and culture. Phelps also explores the island's political history, including the reign of the Merina dynasty, which ruled Madagascar from the early 19th century until the French colonization in 1896.Overall, The Island of Madagascar: A Sketch, Descriptive and Historical is a fascinating and informative book that provides a detailed account of the island's natural beauty, cultural richness, and complex history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Madagascar, its people, and its place in the world.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.
