Account Of An Insurrection Of The Negro Slaves In The Colony Of Demerara : Which Broke Out On August 18, 1823 (1824)
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""Account Of An Insurrection Of The Negro Slaves In The Colony Of Demerara: Which Broke Out On August 18, 1823"" is a historical book written by Joshua Bryant in 1824. The book is a detailed account of the slave uprising that took place in Demerara, a colony in present-day Guyana, in August 1823. The author, who was a missionary in the colony at the time, provides a firsthand account of the events leading up to the rebellion, the rebellion itself, and its aftermath. The book also includes a description of the conditions under which the slaves lived and the reasons why they revolted. The author's perspective as a missionary provides a unique insight into the religious and moral aspects of the rebellion. This book is considered an important historical document that sheds light on the history of slavery and resistance in the Caribbean.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781166440275
- ISBN-10: 1166440273
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.29 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.42 pounds
- Page Count: 136
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