Islands In A Forgotten Sea: A History Of The Seychelles, Mauritius, Reunion And Madagascar

by T.V. Bulpin

The Sea of Zanj has been a place of myth and mystery since time immemorial, and its islands have captured countless imaginations. Mauritius, Réunion and Rodrigues, the Seychelles and Madagascar – Thomas Victor Bulpin recounts their stories and histories; stories of strange animals and exotic places, of pirates and runaway slaves, of forgotten kingdoms and deadly welcomes.

Much has changed in the islands since Islands in a forgotten sea first appeared in the 1950s, and the author has left an invaluable account of an enchanting and often brutal world far removed from the air-conditioned resorts and package tours so familiar to tourists today.

Genres: History

440 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1958

About the author

Thomas Victor Bulpin wrote 29 books and over 2000 booklets, pamphlets, newspapers and magazine features, and travel videos, becoming the Doyen of African travel writers and a legend in his own lifetime.

Reviews

[Larry · Rating 2 out of 5]

I just couldn't any more. Normally Bulpin books hold me spellbound. This however was more like a history meets Sinbad story.

Perhaps it's just my head space I present but reading this was like pulling teeth!