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Shaw, George A.

 
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Sinopsis

A vivid, survey-style look at Madagascar and its ties to France, with eyes opened to its people, resources, and growth.

This historical account blends geography, culture, and practical details to illuminate Madagascar’s vast coast, inland plateaus, and the people who inhabit them. It examines the island’s tribes, trade, and developing systems, while presenting the impact of external interests and missionary work on local life. Rich with illustrations and a map, the book offers both context and a ground-level view of how history, politics, and faith shaped a nation.


  • Describes the island’s three geographic zones and major ports.

  • Explores the Malagasy people, their crafts, trades, and social structures.

  • Delivers a historical arc from early contact through colonial claims and local responses.

  • Includes insights into fauna, flora, and the role of Christianity and education in development.



Ideal for readers interested in historical geography, cross-cultural contacts, and the long arc of Madagascar’s modern development.

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Excerpt from Madagascar and France: With Some Account of the Island, Its People Its Resources and Development

At the same time the Government has retained its hold on all the tribes, making its arm felt in quelling rebellion and enforcing the laws of the country in the extreme points of its dominion.

Reports from the scene of action are, as might be expected, very contradictory. On the one side we hear of French reconnaissances, in which the enemy have been routed with great loss, with only a trifling casualty on the part of the invaders; while from the other camp we hear that again and again the attacking party has been repulsed with heavy losses, the injury suffered by the Malagasy being insignificant.

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