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Book Title: African Slaves, Indentured Indians, Guyanese Castes

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Pen name:   Velutha Kuttapen

Author's Biography: A lifelong history enthusiast with a passion for ancient texts and world cultures. Keenly interested in politics, he explores historical narratives through a broad lens, connecting past events to contemporary society. Trained as a Machinist Journeyman for the Sugar Industry in British Guiana, he later immigrated to Canada, where he deepened his knowledge through extensive reading on history and politics. In his book, African Slaves, Indentured Indians, Guyanese Castes, he examines the intertwined histories of indentured Indians, African slaves, and the caste-like society of British Guiana, tracing the pivotal events that led to the end of Indian indentured labor in British colonies.

Book Overview: This powerful narrative unveils the forgotten histories of British Guiana—where indentured Indians and African slaves lived under a system of oppression, hierarchy, and resilience. It explores the caste-like divisions that shaped colonial society and the pivotal historical events that led to the abolition of Indian indentured labor across the British colonies.

Blending historical fact with vivid storytelling, this book transports readers to the sugar plantations, where the struggles of Indian laborers mirrored the harsh realities once endured by enslaved Africans. It examines their interactions, conflicts, and shared legacies under British rule—offering a humanized and compelling account of survival, resistance, and identity formation.

Key Themes:
✔ Indentured Indians & African Slaves – Their struggles, resilience, and impact on Guyanese society
✔ The Caste-Like Colonial Order – How race, labor, and class shaped life in British Guiana
✔ Cultural Survival & Transformation – The blending and preservation of traditions amid adversity
✔ The End of Indenture – The historical events that led to the abolition of Indian indentured labor
✔ Legacy & Modern Guyana – How these histories continue to shape the nation’s identity today

Why Read This Book?
🔹 Engaging, Narrative-Driven Storytelling – Brings history to life for general readers
🔹 Untold Perspectives on Colonial Oppression – Beyond textbooks, a deep dive into lived experiences
🔹 A Crucial Piece of Guyana’s History – Essential reading for those interested in the nation’s past and cultural evolution

Through rich detail and compelling narratives, Indentured Indians, African Slaves, Guyanese Caste sheds light on a critical chapter of Caribbean history, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone seeking to understand the roots of Guyana’s diverse society.

Book Size:     5x8

Keywords: Caste, African Slaves, Indentured Indians, Enoch, Indus Civilization, British Guiana,                              Gladstone

The Cover :      Indus Valley Civilization, Catholic Influences and the Union Jack..

Dedication:   To the resilient souls of our ancestors, who endured, persevered, and built a legacy. 

                      To the people of Guyana, whose stories of struggle and triumph must never be forgotten.

                      And to the generations to come, may you find strength in history and wisdom in                                      its lessons.

Introduction:

The story of British Guiana is one of survival, endurance, and transformation. From the sugarcane fields where African slaves toiled under brutal conditions to the arrival of Indian indentured laborers seeking a better future, this land has been shaped by the sacrifices of many. Yet, their struggles, hopes, and resilience are often reduced to statistics in colonial records, their voices lost in the pages of history.

This book seeks to reclaim those voices. It is a journey through time, unraveling the lived experiences of those who built British Guiana—now modern-day Guyana—into a land of diverse cultures and unbreakable spirit. We will explore the realities of indentured Indians, the legacy of African enslavement, and the deeply entrenched caste-like structures that emerged in colonial society. More than a history, this is a narrative of human endurance, revealing the forces that shaped an entire people and the events that led to the end of Indian indentured labor in the British colonies.

Understanding our past is essential to shaping our future. The echoes of colonial policies still resonate in our society today, influencing identity, politics, and cultural divisions. By revisiting this history with fresh eyes, we can recognize the foundations upon which modern Guyana stands—and perhaps, find a path toward unity and understanding.

This book is not just a chronicle of the past; it is an invitation to reflect, to remember, and to honor those who came before us.

Welcome to their story. Welcome to our history.

timehri@golden.net