Formosa Under the Dutch: a detailed look at a 17th‑century island through contemporary records.
This nonfiction work compiles primary accounts and explanatory notes to illuminate Formosa’s early Dutch era, its people, and the historic siege of Zeelandia.
This edition draws from key Dutch and missionary sources to present the island’s early history, religious work, and political events in a readable, documentary style. It combines selections from original records with introductions and notes that help place the events in context for modern readers.
- Explore the Dutch occupation (1624–1661) and its impact on trade, education, and religion.
- Read about missionary efforts, language issues, and catechetical instruction in Formosa.
- Follow the nine‑month siege of Castle Zeelandia and the fall of Dutch rule.
- Access notes, appendices, and a bibliography that trace the broader history and sources.
Ideal for readers of colonial history, East Asian history, and religious studies who want a document‑driven portrait of Formosa’s early history and its Chantry‑era context.