The Portuguese of Guyana

"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.