Hard Times in Paradise: The History of Seychelles, 1827-1919

Name: Hard Times in Paradise: The History of Seychelles, 1827-1919
Brand: Pristine Books
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By William McAteer

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"Hard Times in Paradise" describes life in the Seychelles islands under the British, first as a Dependency of Mauritius and later as one of the Empire's smallest Crown colonies. The story opens in 1827, the year that saw the first British troops land in Seychelles, and ends just after the First World War. This is a book for both the general reader and the student. It contains detailed notes and sources to supplement the main text, together with short biographies of more than 65 personalities who played a role in this period of Seychelles history. There are also 16 pages of photographs, several of which have not been previously published. "McAteer makes the soldiers, sailors and adventurers of different sorts come alive for us in their delightful volume." -- Regar newspaper, Seychelles, August 23, 2002. The book is the second in a trilogy on Seychelles history by the author. "Rivals in Eden" and "To be a Nation" are also available direct from the author. McAteer's latest book, "Echoes of Eden", is a colour coffee table book which details aspects of Seychelles' history, culture and folklore.

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Number of Pages:: 322
Release Date:: 2000-11-01
Publication Date:: 2000-11-01
Publisher:: Pristine Books
Languages:: Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:: 9993180912

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