"The end of slavery and the future of the Dutch West Indies" is a report by the famous Dutch historian Adrian David van der Gon Netscher. In his book, he examines the events related to the end of slavery in the Netherlands Indies and hypothesizes about the future of the colonial empire. The author reveals the complex social, political and ethnic interactions of the era and creates a deep portrait of the country during the years when it underwent great changes. Netscher's book is an important resource for people interested in the history of the Netherlands and the country's colonial past.