Written by
Rev. Bourne, George, British American, 1780 - 1845
Published by
Hunt, Edwin, American
Date
1834
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W x D: 6 x 3 3/4 x 3/4 in. (15.2 x 9.5 x 1.9 cm)
Description
This book is entitled "Picture of Slavery in the United States of America," and was written by Reverend George Bourne. It was published by Edwin Hunt in 1834. The text is bound in a plain dark blue paper cover with text on the interior pages printed in black ink. There are ten (10) engravings included, featuring images related to scenes of slavery.
Place made
Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Movement
Abolitionist movement
Type
books
Topic
Antislavery
Christianity
Literature
Religion
U.S. History, 1815-1861
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.46.7
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd526702790-2126-48f2-8e2d-dd385122369b

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