My Colonial Service V2: In British Guiana, St. Lucia, Trinidad, Fiji, Australia, Newfoundland, and Hong Kong with Interludes (1903)

My Colonial Service V2 is a memoir written by George William Des Voeux, detailing his experiences serving in various British colonies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is the second volume of a two-part series, and covers Des Voeux's time in British Guiana, St. Lucia, Trinidad, Fiji, Australia, Newfoundland, and Hong Kong. Throughout the book, Des Voeux provides a firsthand account of life in these colonies, including the challenges he faced as a colonial administrator and the cultural and social differences he encountered. He also discusses the various projects he worked on, such as infrastructure development and land reform, and the impact they had on the local populations.In addition to his experiences in the colonies, Des Voeux also includes ""interludes"" throughout the book, which detail his travels and experiences in other parts of the world, such as India and Egypt.Overall, My Colonial Service V2 offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of colonial administration during the early 20th century, and provides valuable insights into the challenges and complexities of governing diverse populations in far-flung corners of the British Empire.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.