Description Generale, Historique et Physique de la Colonie de Surinam, Conten

Description Generale, Historique et Physique de la Colonie de Surinam, Contenant ce que il y a de Plus Curieux de Plus Remarquable, Touchant sa Situation, ses Rivieres, ses Forteresses; son Gouvernement sa Police; Avec le Moeurs les Usages des Habita by Philippe Fermin. Published by E. Van Harrevelt in 1769. Hardcover. First edition a Dutch edition was published one year later Fermin (1729-1813) a Dutch physician, did spend 8 years in Surinam. The book has a part on the history of the colony, describes the problem of fugitive slaves, the ineffective government and the poor discipline among the military.