Narrative of a Five Years' Expedition Against the Revolted Natives of Surinam

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This book is in two volumes, both bound in brown leather. There is significant loss along the spines of both volumes. At the top of each spine is the author's name and an abbreviated title in gold lettering that reads [Stedmans / Surinam]. The first page contains the entire title that reads [Narrative of a Five Years' Expedition Against the / Revolted Natives of Surinam, / in Guiana, on the Wild Coast of SOUTH AMERICA; / from the year 1772 to 1777: / elucidating the History of that Country and / describing its Productions, Viz. / Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Reptiles, Trees, shrubs, Fruits, & Roots; / with an account of the INDIANS of Guiana, & NEGROES of Guinea. / By CAPT. J.G. STEDMAN. / illustrated with 80 elegant Engravings from drawings made by the author.] The interior contents include multiple plate illustrations, including several scenes of violence perpretrated against enslaved men and women.

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