[Volume 1] Narrative, of a five years' expedition, against the revolted Negroes of Surinam, in Guiana, on the wild coast of South America, from the year 1772, to 1777 : elucidating the history of that country, and the description of its productions, viz. quadrupedes, birds, fishes, reptiles, trees, shrubs, fruits, & roots; with an account of the indians of Guiana, & Negroes of Guinea. By Captn. J.G. Stedman. Illustrated with 80 elegant engravings, designed from nature, by the author
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Stedman, John Gabriel (1744-1797)
Date: 1796
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John Gabriel Stedman was a distinguished officer in the Scots Brigade In Holland and a British Dutch soldier and noted author, who volunteered for service against the Negroes in Dutch Guiana. His first-hand observation and depiction of slavery and other aspects of colonization became an important tool in the abolitionist cause. He described all aspects of natural life in this South American colony.
First published in 1796, the unsold copies of the second edition [of 1806] were issued with a new title-page in 1813.
Illustrated with 76 elegant hand coloured copper engravings from drawings made by the author and engraved by William Blake, Bartolozzi and others. 2 identical engraved titles, 3 folding maps and 1 folding panoramic view all with tissue guards. 2 volumes, small 4to.
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Abbey Travel II 719; Bobins I 27; Sabin 91075.
Publisher: London : Printed by J. Johnson, St. Pauls Church Yard, & J. Edwards, Pall Mall
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Date Added: 2019-05-04
Stedman, John Gabriel. Narrative, of a Five Years Expedition Vol. 1. London : Printed by J. Johnson, St. Pauls Church Yard, & J. Edwards, Pall Mall. 1796.
Stedman, John Gabriel (1796) Narrative, of a Five Years Expedition Vol. 1. London : Printed by J. Johnson, St. Pauls Church Yard, & J. Edwards, Pall Mall.
Stedman, John Gabriel, Narrative, of a Five Years Expedition Vol. 1. London : Printed by J. Johnson, St. Pauls Church Yard, & J. Edwards, Pall Mall. 1796.
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