“Such indeed is the superior longevity of the fair females of Surinam, compared to that of the males (owing chiefly, as I said, to their excesses of all sorts) that I have frequently known wives who have buried four husbands, but never met a man in this country who had survived two wives.”
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Narrative of a Five Years' Expedition, Against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam: In Guiana, on the Wild Coast of South America; from the Year 1772, to 1777: Elucidating the History of that Country, and Describing Its Productions ... with an Account of the Indians of Guiana, & Negroes of Guinea. By Captn. J. G. Stedman ... ...
Captain J. G. Stedman's Narrative of a Five Years' Expedition details his experiences during a mission against rebellious slaves in Surinam. The book offers a comprehensive look at the history, geography, and natural resources of Guiana. It also provides insights into the lives of the indigenous people, including the Indians of Guiana and the Negroes of Guinea. more
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