Een jaar in de Molukken by H. R. Roelfsema
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"Een jaar in de Molukken" by H. R. Roelfsema is a personal account documenting the author's experiences while establishing a plantation in the Moluccas, written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the challenges faced by the author and his companion as they seek to cultivate coconuts and navigate the complexities of the local workforce and environment. The narrative provides insights into the socio-economic landscape of the time along with
the author's reflections on adventure, aspiration, and the stark realities of colonial life. The opening of the work introduces us to the author’s journey to Ternate in October 1912, where his mission is to survey potential lands on Halmaheira for coconut cultivation. Roelfsema details the initial challenges, highlighting the stark contrasts between planning in Holland and executing those plans in the Moluccas, where local laziness and lack of skilled labor pose significant obstacles. As the narrative unfolds, we discover the early interactions with the indigenous population and the complexities surrounding labor procurement, which set the stage for the author's further explorations in the region. Roelfsema's journey is marked by a blend of ambition and contemplation, hinting at the multifaceted experiences that await him in this exotic locale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Roelfsema, H. R. |
|---|---|
| Title |
Een jaar in de Molukken De Aarde en haar Volken, 1917 |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Maluku (Indonesia) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24468 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 345 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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