Description: This book delves into a historical dispute between Venezuela and British Guiana over their shared border. The author meticulously examines a collection of documents from 1763, shedding light on the complexities and controversies surrounding the region of Guayana. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Spanish colonial rule, offering a glimpse into the challenges faced by missionaries, governors, and indigenous populations. It explores themes of territorial expansion, indigenous rights, and the intricate relationship between religion and politics in the 18th century. Through detailed descriptions of the landscape, settlements, and key figures involved, the author paints a vivid picture of life in this contested territory. The documents reveal the strategic importance of Guayana, its economic potential, and the ongoing struggle for control between European powers and indigenous communities. By meticulously analyzing these historical records, this book provides valuable insights into the origins of a long-standing border dispute, underscoring the enduring legacies of colonialism and the complexities of territorial claims in South America. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
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Book Title: Documents Relating to the Question of Boundary Between Venezuela and British Guyana, Vol. 1 : Submitted to the Boundary Commission by the Counsel of the Government of Venezuela (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 542 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 1.1 in
Topic: Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies)
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History
Item Weight: 25.3 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Unknown Author
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
