The Voyages Of Adriaan Van Berkel To Guiana Amerindiandutch Relationships In 17thcentury Guyana Martijn Van Den Bel by Martijn Van Den Bel, Lodewijk Hulsman, Lodewijk Wagenaar 9789088902635, 9088902631 instant download after payment.

In addition, an in-depth introduction contextualizing Adriaan van Berkel and his travels is included. What was the raison d'etre of the Dutch presence in the Guianas? Who was this young man who, at age 23, left the Netherlands to serve as a colonial secretary in Berbice? His four-year stay and fascinating encounters with local Amerindians are commented on by two specialists in Amerindian history: Van den Bel and Hulsman.

During the 17th century the inhabitants of Netherlands knew little about the Dutch colonies in the Guianas, the area between Brazil and Venezuela. By studying newspapers, published between 1667 and 1695, Lodewijk Wagenaar  discovered surprising news items. Van Berkel's account of the armed conflict with the Indians for example closely matched the contemporary newspaper reports.