Zachary MACAULAY
Détails de l'émancipation des esclaves dans les colonies anglaises pendant les années 1834 et 1835
Chez Hachette|Paris 1836|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
First French edition.
In original wrappers. Uncut copy, the last third of the book with conjugate leaves. One corner slightly creased. Handsome copy.
The foreword emphasizes the state of slavery in French colonies. The work provides a report on the abolition of slavery in British colonies. The details and documents (letters, etc.) are drawn from official documents printed by order of the House of Commons. First part: Jamaica. Second part: Barbados. Third part: British Guiana. Numerous pieces of information and testimonies, notably on sugar production before and after slavery... The abolition of slavery dates from 1833 in England, 1848 in France, with greater tolerance in Africa.
NB: This book is available at the bookshop on request within 48 hours.
In original wrappers. Uncut copy, the last third of the book with conjugate leaves. One corner slightly creased. Handsome copy.
The foreword emphasizes the state of slavery in French colonies. The work provides a report on the abolition of slavery in British colonies. The details and documents (letters, etc.) are drawn from official documents printed by order of the House of Commons. First part: Jamaica. Second part: Barbados. Third part: British Guiana. Numerous pieces of information and testimonies, notably on sugar production before and after slavery... The abolition of slavery dates from 1833 in England, 1848 in France, with greater tolerance in Africa.
NB: This book is available at the bookshop on request within 48 hours.
€750