Some historical account of Guinea, its situation, produce and the general disposition of its inhabitants. With an inquiry into the rise and progress of the slave-trade, its nature and lamentable effects. Also a re-publication of the sentiments of several authors of note, o this interesting subject; particularly an extract of a treatise, by Granville Sharp. By Anthony Benezet. [Twelve lines of Scripture texts]

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784 880

Contributor:

United States. Philadelphia.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

[6],iv,144,44,[1],45-53,[6]p. ; 12⁰.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Printed by Joseph Crukshank, in Third-Street, opposite the work-house, M,DCC,LXXI. [1771]

Notes:

Three states of gathering N noted, alterations having been made to the text on p. 139. In the first, p. 139 is misnumbered 132, and the last line begins with the word 'proper.' In the second, p. 139 is correctly numbered and the last line begins with the word 'acquainted.' In the third, p. 139 is correctly numbered and the last line begins with the word 'proper.'.

"Extract from a representation of the injustice and dangerous tendency of tolerating slavery, or admitting the least claim of private property in the persons of men in England. By Granville Sharp."--44, [1], 45-53 p., with separate title page.

"Erratum."--p. [5], first count.

Index to Benezet's account of Guinea, [6] p. at end.

Microfiche. Woodbridge, Conn. Primary Source Microfilm, an imprint of Gale Group 2003. 4 microfiches. (Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to America ; fiches 43,118-43,121). s2003 ctu b

Local Notes:

HSP in LCP.

Cited in:

Evans, 11985

Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 2633

Sabin, 4689