Bryan Edwards (1743-1800) was a wealthy West Indian planter, politician and historian. He vigorously opposed the abolition of the slave trade, since the sugar industry relied heavily on it. His most important work was The History, Civil and Commercial, of the British Colonies in the West Indies, originally published in two volumes in 1793, and subsequently expanded (this fifth edition of 1819 reaching five volumes) with many plates and maps. In this wide-ranging work, he described his aim as 'to describe the manners and ...
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Bryan Edwards (1743-1800) was a wealthy West Indian planter, politician and historian. He vigorously opposed the abolition of the slave trade, since the sugar industry relied heavily on it. His most important work was The History, Civil and Commercial, of the British Colonies in the West Indies, originally published in two volumes in 1793, and subsequently expanded (this fifth edition of 1819 reaching five volumes) with many plates and maps. In this wide-ranging work, he described his aim as 'to describe the manners and dispositions of the present inhabitants, as influenced by climate, situation, and other local causes ... an account of the African slave trade, some observations on the negro character and genius, and reflections on the system of slavery established in our colonies'. Volume 5 includes legislative papers dealing with the West Indies, and a supplement to the history of St Domingo.
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Like New. Bright and clean, firm and square, just a few very minor rubs and bumps. Hence a non-text page is stamped 'damaged'. Despite such this book is actually in nearly new condition. Thus it looks and feels unread with contents that are crisp, fresh and tight. Now offered for sale at a special bargain price.
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New. Trade paperback (US). 514 p. Cambridge Library Collection - Slavery and Abolition , Volume 5. 2 Tables, black and white. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Contains: Tables, black & white. Cambridge Library Collection - Slavery and Abolition ; History, Civil and Commercial, of the West Indies 5 Volume Paperback Set . 2 tables. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Contains: Tables, black & white. Cambridge Library Collection - Slavery and Abolition ; History, Civil and Commercial, of the West Indies 5 Volume Paperback Set . 2 tables. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.