This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
This comprehensive history of Mauritius and the surrounding islands offers a richly detailed portrait of the people and cultures that make up this vibrant region. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including personal accounts, official records, and eyewitness testimony, Charles Grant, Vicomte de Vaux and William Combe present a gripping narrative of the trials and triumphs of the island's inhabitants over the centuries.