An Account Of The Island Of Mauritius And Its Dependencies (1842)

An Account of the Island of Mauritius and its Dependencies is a book written by an anonymous author who was a former official resident of the island. Published in 1842 the book provides a comprehensive description of the history geography culture and society of Mauritius an island nation located in the Indian Ocean. The author discusses the island's early history including its discovery by the Portuguese in the 16th century its colonization by the Dutch and French and its eventual annexation by the British in the early 19th century. The book also covers the island's natural resources including its flora and fauna and its economic development including the rise of the sugar industry. The author also provides insights into the island's social and cultural life including its diverse population and the impact of slavery and indentured labor on the island's history. Overall An Account of the Island of Mauritius and its Dependencies is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of this fascinating island nation.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.