The Portuguese of Guyana
Subtitle: a study in culture and conflict
By: by Mary Noel Menezes.
Publisher: s.n.
Published: 1993
Place of publication: [S.l
Language: eng
Number of pages: 226
Subjects: Portuguese -- Guyana -- History.; Guyana -- History -- 1803-1966.; Guyana -- Race relations.
Description: "Interesting sociopolitical history of new immigrants that contributed meaningfully to development of Guyanese society. A descendant of these migrants and an established authority on Portuguese presence in Guyana, author provides fullest treatment to date on important aspect of Guyanese history. Examines migration, and their departure from cane fields for commercial activity. Viewed as distinctly separate and avoiding inter-ethnic marriage, the Portuguese maintained cultural strivings in multi-ethnic society. Notes their cultural contributions to music, song, arts, sports, and politics. Ends in 1920s when Guyana's political status changed"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.