It was, unfortunately, not that uncommon for individuals of Indian and African origin to be tricked into slavery in the early 19th century Mascarenes. There were cases of Indians embarking on ships as crew only to find themselves sold as slaves in Mauritius, while the story of Furcy, recounted below in his own letters, raised… Continue reading WRONGFUL ENSLAVEMENT: THE HEARTFELT PLEA OF FURCY
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MALCOLM DE CHAZAL: HIER ET DEMAIN
Colloque international pluridisciplinaire MALCOLM DE CHAZAL : HIER ET DEMAIN 28 septembre – 1er octobre 2011 Au siège de la Fondation Malcolm de Chazal Rue du Vieux Conseil, Port-Louis (Maurice) Argumentaire Le présent colloque international pluridisciplinaire se situe dans le cadre de 2011 Année Malcolm de Chazal marquant les 30 ans du décès de cet… Continue reading MALCOLM DE CHAZAL: HIER ET DEMAIN
Pamplemousses Church and its Mysterious Bell
The Church of St Francis at Pamplemousses is the oldest standing edifice of the Catholic faith on the island, and dates from the 1750s. It features in a number of prints and sketches of the eighteenth century Isle of France. This sketch of the church is held in the Le Havre collection: Inside the Church… Continue reading Pamplemousses Church and its Mysterious Bell
A Mauritian Delicacy with a Long Pedigree:
Chou Palmiste or Palm-heart Salad One of the speciality dishes enjoyed by visitors to Mauritius is palm heart salad, often served nowadays with prawns or other accompaniments. Throughout the history of settlement of the islands, visitors have remarked on this refreshing and delicious dish which, however was seen by some as profligate, because its consumption… Continue reading A Mauritian Delicacy with a Long Pedigree:
The ZAMUDIO family name
From the Philippines to Mauritius This name derives from Jean Joseph Zamudio who is believed to have been born around 1743 in Manila [Philippines],the son of Domingue Zamudio and Jeanne Sevanne. He arrived at Port Louis, the Isle of France,in 1761 on the ship ‘Industrie’ . He settled, and became a merchant, and served as… Continue reading The ZAMUDIO family name
“Grand Port: Untold Stories”
OUVRAGE PUBLIÉ À LONDRES “Grand Port: Untold Stories” CRIOS (Centre for Research on Indian Ocean Societies) Vient de paraître à Londres, la toute dernière publication de CRIOS (Centre for Research on Indian Ocean Societies), Grand Port: Untold Stories, avec pour auteurs Marina Carter et Mark S. Hall. “Zistwar Jouan” de L.D.C. Cuniah y figure également.… Continue reading “Grand Port: Untold Stories”
Hidden Treasures of Mauritius
Hidden Treasures of Mauritius An Aerial View of the Landing Spot 1.The Hidden History of the Northern Coastal resorts As you enjoy a swim or a stroll along the beach, spare a thought for the soldiers who, two hundred years ago this month, landed in their thousands along this stretch of coast, carrying muskets… Continue reading Hidden Treasures of Mauritius
THE EDWARDS FAMILY NAME IN MAURITIUS
THE EDWARDS FAMILY NAME IN MAURITIUS If you are searching for an Edwards family ancestor who was born in Mauritius, you are most likely to be related to the branch which originated with a British military officer, Wilbraham Tollemache Edwards, who arrived with the conquering forces in 1810. This Englishman was at that time a… Continue reading THE EDWARDS FAMILY NAME IN MAURITIUS
The Remarkable Story of the Banana
Belfast-born Charles Telfair, first arrived in the Indian Ocean as a naval surgeon aboard a ship sent to blockade the Isle of France during the Napoleonic Wars.After the conquest Telfair settled on Mauritius. He helped to found the Natural History Society and established a worldwide network of correspondents. He received and forwarded seeds and cuttings of plants and… Continue reading The Remarkable Story of the Banana
A Casualty of 1810
Tomb’s inscription: SACRED to the MEMORY of JOSEPH YATES Esq Commander of the Honorable East India Company’s SHIP CITY OF LONDON, Who having volunteered his Services and those of his Crew to assist at the Attack fo the French Forces on this Island DIED of excessive fatigue in the zealous execution of the duty… Continue reading A Casualty of 1810