Narrative of a Five Years' Expedition Against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, 1772-1777

In his seminal work, "Narrative of a Five Years' Expedition Against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, 1772-1777," John Gabriel Stedman offers a first-hand account of his experiences as a soldier in Surinam, providing a vivid and intricate portrayal of the conflicts between British colonial forces and escaped African slaves. Utilizing an evocative narrative style interspersed with personal reflectio...