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The Bibliophile Sale
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SLAVERY - Demerara Slave Revolt. The London Missionary Society's Report of the Proceedings Against the Late Rev. J. Smith, or Demerara, Minister of the Gospel, who was Tried under Martial Law, and Condemned to Death, on a Charge of Aiding and Assisting in a Rebellion of the Negro Slaves... London: Published by F. Westley, 1824. 4to (221 x 140 mm). Modern boards with paper spine label. Condition: very little spotting, light chipping to untrimmed edge. first edition. Includes documentary evidence omitted from parliamentary debates in the case against Rev. Smith, who had refused to join the militia instructed to put down a slave revolt in British Guiana where he was a missionary. Smith was subsequently put to death for supposedly promoting the insurrection. Sabin 82905.ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
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