The devil and Mr Casement: one man's struggle for human rights in South America's heart of darkness

Goodman, Jordan

The devil and Mr Casement: one man's struggle for human rights in South America's heart of darkness - Verso 2009 - xix, 298 p., [8] p. of plates

Includes bibliographical references and index

From the Peruvian rainforests to the City of London, Jordan Goodman recounts a crime against humanity that history has almost forgotten, but whose exposure in 1912 sent shockwaves around the world. Drawing on a wealth of original research, this book is the story of colonial exploitation and corporate greed.

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Casement 1864-1916 Roger
Arana Julio Cesar


Peruvian Amazon Company


Rubber industry and trade--Corrupt practices--History--Amazon River Region--20th century
Rubber industry workers--Social conditions--Amazon River Region--20th century
Indians, Treatment of--History--Amazon River Region--20th century
Atrocities--History--Amazon River Region--20th century

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