Scenes In Africa

Rev. Isaac Taylor

Published by Harris and Son, LONDON, 1821

About this Item

Scenes in Africa. 1821. Isaac Taylor. Contains short accounts of slavery in the West Indies, Virginia and Brazil, and in Africa. Intended as child's geography book , written and printed during the Regency period. Title page depicts chained slave beneath a palm tree looking wistful on a beach. Map of Africa facing tile page remarkable for large area (now South Africa) described as "regions unexplored".28 pages of plates, each page containing 3 plates. The plates are a little fanciful, depicting the odd giant sea monster eating a bullock, giant bird of prey etc but the scenes of chained slaves being led across beaches are poignant. Full leather, marble endpapers. Attractive binding with gilt decorations. Quite a survivor among children's book. Seller Inventory # 003244

Bibliographic Details

Title: Scenes In Africa

Publisher: Harris and Son, LONDON

Publication Date: 1821

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good