Mauritius from its origin aims to transmit the cultural heritage of Mauritius in a visual and inviting way with a high quality presentation.

The text is a history of Mauritius with an emphasis on historic sources, like accounts of travellers (Darwin, Twain, etc) government officers (Mahe de Labourdonnais, Cossigny, etc) and other eye witnesses (Bernardin de Saint Pierre).

Apart from the history, this book also includes chapters on subjects like: Geology, The Dodo, Creole, Sega, Paul and Virginia, Architecture and Immigration.

Mauritius from its Origin is also profusely illustrated with rare iconography and old as well as new photographs.