Glimmers of a Canal
Abstract
This chapter examines the renewal of British–Miskitu relations in the 1830s and the actions of Belizean Superintendent Alexander MacDonald and his aide (later, Consul) Patrick Walker that entangled the British imperial government in the affairs of the Mosquito Kingdom, particularly in relation to its Central American neighbors and in the context of a growing interest in the Nicaragua Canal that prompted the British government to reestablish its official presence over the Mosquito Coast.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Historical Studies in Central America
History and International Relations
Historical Studies in Latin America
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cambridge University Press eBooks
- Pages
- 25–47
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter