Biographical Sketches and Interesting Anecdotes of Persons of Colour. To Which Is Added, a Selection of Pieces in Poetry

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A hardcover book, Biographical Sketches and Interesting Anecdotes of Persons of Colour. To Which Is Added, a Selection of Pieces in Poetry, compiled by Abigail Mott, published by Trustees of the Residuary Estate of Lindley Murray, and printed by Mahlon Day in New York. The book briefly profiles individuals including Francis Williams, Jasmin Thoumazeau, Ignatius Sancho, Attobah Cugoano, Phillis Wheatley (pages 15 through 18), "Poor Sarah," "Alice, the Negro," Joseph Rachel, Captain Paul Cuffee, Solomon Bayley, Clarinda, Naimbanna, Margaret Ann Crutchfield, John Williams, Zilpha Montjoy, Belinda Lucas, Gustavus Vassa, Toussaint L'Ouverture, "Billy and Jenny," George Hardy, Cornelius, Simeon Wilhelm, Lucy Cardwell, Rebecca Jackson, Stephen Kiah, Sarah Draper, and Lott Carey. A second part contains "Interesting Anecdotes" and the third and final part contains selections of poetry, but does not include any selections by Wheatley. Book is in very good condition with minor wear on covers and at corners.

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