Some historical account of Guinea, its situation, produce and the general disposition of its inhabitants. With an inquiry into the rise and progress of the slave-trade, its nature and lamentable effects. Also a re-publication of the sentiments of several authors of note, on this interesting subject; particularly an extract of a treatise, by Granville Sharp. By Anthony Benezet. [Twelve lines of Scripture texts]

People / Organizations

• Anthony Benezet (Author)

Imprint

Philadelphia: Printed by Joseph Crukshank, in Third-Street, opposite the work-house, M,DCC,LXXI. [1771]

Publication year

1771-1771

ESTC No.

W29454

Grub Street ID

339719

Description

[6],iv,144,44,[1],45-53,[6]p. ; 12⁰

Note

Three states of gathering N noted, alterations having been made to the text on p. 139. In the first, p. 139 is misnumbered 132, and the last line begins with the word 'proper.' In the second, p. 139 is correctly numbered and the last line begins with the word 'acquainted.' In the third, p. 139 is correctly numbered and the last line begins with the word 'proper.'.

"Extract from a representation of the injustice and dangerous tendency of tolerating slavery, or admitting the least claim of private property in the persons of men in England. By Granville Sharp."--44, [1], 45-53 p., with separate title page.

"Erratum."--p. [5], first count.

Index to Benezet's account of Guinea, [6] p. at end.

Uncontrolled note

Signatures: [A]?(-[A]1) [B]? C-N? O?; [A]? B-E? F?. - PPL HAS COPIES OF BOTH STATES. Third state reported by E