Crowns of Glory, Tears of Blood the Demerara Slave Rebellion of 1823
New York: Oxford University Press, 1997. Paperback. xix, 378p, illustrated with two line maps, two period graphics, and numerous statistical "figures". Softbound in 9x6 inch glossy decorated wraps, which are somewhat marred with the adhesive remnants of spine- and rear-cover stickers. Remainder marks on bottom edge of textblock. The item is otherwise quite sound, unmarked, and cleanly (except for the stickers).
History of a massive slave rebellion in the British colony now known as Guyana; thousands of slaves surrounded sixty plantations in August 1823 and were eventually thwarted by the colonial army. Much on individual slaves, masters, missionaries and the aftermath.
Cat.No: 332399
ISBN: 0195106563
Price: $20.00