By Edwards, Bryan

London: John Stockdale, Piccadilly, 1794. Second Edition. 4to – 27.3 cm. Vol. I: [liv], 494 pp.; Vol II: (2), 520 pp., (1) – Errata. 16 maps (including fold-outs) and engraved plates. Period style quarter-calf and marbled boards, morocco label and gilt lettering on spine.

Bryan Edwards was a respected English politician, historian and a strong supporter of the slave trade. Edwards inherited a plantation in Jamaica from his uncle so was in a position to give a first hand account of conditions after the American War and before the abolition of the slave trade. He presents a general description of the natural history and inhabitants of the islands, the slave trade, agriculture, sugar, cotton, coffee, etc. and various government documents dealing with Barbados, Grenada, St. Vincent, and Leeward Island. Provides a comprehensive account of the colonial histories of several islands, including source documents, detailed maps, letters and ledgers. This reprint was released one year after the first edition and contains addition plates. Rare 2 volume set — complete and well-preserved in Near Fine condtion.

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