Essai historique sur la colonie de Surinam

This book, published in Paramaribo in 1788, provides a historical essay on the colony of Surinam. Authored by David Cohen Nassy, it details the colony's founding, revolutions, and progress from its origins to the time of publication. The work includes a description of the colony, its annual revenues, expenses, and taxes, along with civil and political aspects. Furthermore, it features a tableau of the morals of its inhabitants and a history of the Portuguese and German Jewish communities established there. The book is written in French.

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  • Nassy, David de Isaac Cohen, 1747-1806
  • Nassy, David Cohen

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