Narrative of a Five Years' Expedition Against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam. Volume I
by Stedman, Captain J. G
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Amherst, MA: University of Massachusetts Press, 1972 Book. Fine. Hardcover. 4to. Subtitle: In Giana of the Wild Coast of South America from the Years 1772 to 1777. Elucidating the History of that Country & Describing its Productions, Viz. Quadrupedes, Birds, Reptiles, Trees, Shrubs, Fruits, & Roots; with an Account of the Indians of Guiana and Negroes of Guinea. Illustrated with 40 elegant engravings from drawings made by the author. xviii (x), 479 pp, introduction, preface, list of plates and fold-outs, Volume I: frontis, 30 Chapters; notes. A Small red remainder dot on bottom text block edge. Pristine, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Cream cloth with black title plates and gilt lettering to front board and spine..
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- West Side Book Shop, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001280
- Title
- Narrative of a Five Years' Expedition Against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam. Volume I
- Author
- Stedman, Captain J. G
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Publisher
- University of Massachusetts Press
- Place of Publication
- Amherst, MA
- Date Published
- 1972
- Keywords
- HISTORY AMERICA SURINAM CRISIS OF NEGRO REVOLT DUTCH EXPLOITATION PLANTATION SLAVERY STEDMAN J. R. 1773-1778
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- HISTORY;
- Size
- 4to
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