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Table of Contents Introduction: Discovering Central America............................................6 “Land of Waters” ....................................................................................9 A Brief History of Guyana......................................................................17 A Fragile Economy ................................................................................29 Many Peoples, Diverse Culture ............................................................37 Guyana’s Communities ..........................................................................45 A Calendar of Guyanese Festivals ........................................................50 Recipes ..................................................................................................52 Series Glossary......................................................................................54 Project and Report Ideas......................................................................56 Chronology ............................................................................................58 Further Reading/Internet Resources ..................................................60 For More Information............................................................................61 Index ......................................................................................................62