The British Conquest of San Juan del Norte
Abstract
This chapter examines the period of Patrick Walker’s tenure as British consul general on the Mosquito Shore, which saw the beginning of the struggle over the Nicaragua Canal route through the clash over control of the harbor of San Juan del Norte, the eastern terminus of the proposed canal. It also examines the paradox that as Walker’s policies progressively stripped Miskitus of their role in governance, so also it became ever more important to project the legitimacy of the Mosquito Kingdom in the context of a growing interest in the transisthmian canal.
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
- 48–68
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter