The Conquerors of the New World and their Bondsmen. Being a Narrative of the Principle Events Which Led to Negro Slavery in the West Indies and America.
London: William Pickering, 1848. First Edition. Fine Leather Bindings. Description: [Helps, Sir Arthur]: THE CONQUERORS OF THE NEW WORLD AND THEIR BONDSMEN BEI NG A NARRATIVE OF THE PRINCIPAL EVENTS WHICH LED TO NEGRO SLAVERY IN THE WE ST INDIES AND AMERICA. London: William Pickering. 1848 [vol. I] and 1852 [v ol. II]. Two volumes: pp x, 264; [4 publ. advts.], [6], 300. Bound in 3/4 leather with bright gilt details. Some light scuffs to leather. Very Good. "Now scarce. The author is said to have suppressed the work." Sabin. In his research, Helps had access "to certain Spanish records which remain unpublished" at the Historical Academy at Madrid. Beginning with the Portuguese discoveries in America, he seeks to "show how the black people came to the New World , how the brown people faded away from certain countries in it; and what part the white people had in these doings." FIRST EDITION. Sabin 31275. Cunda I| 2665. LCP 4713. IX DNB 372. Not in Ragatz, Work, Blockson, Dumond,. Item #1157
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