Letters To A Wife V1: Written During Three Voyages To Africa, From 1750 To 1754 (1793) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164918707)

Letters To A Wife V1 is a collection of personal letters written by John Newton during his three voyages to Africa from 1750 to 1754. The letters are addressed to his wife and provide a unique insight into the experiences and observations of a British sailor during this time period. Newton was a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement and his letters offer a firsthand account of the slave trade and the conditions of slaves in Africa. The book also includes descriptions of the natural environment and cultural practices of the African people. Published in 1793, Letters To A Wife V1 is a historical document that offers a glimpse into the life of a sailor and the world of 18th century Africa.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Newton
ISBN-10: 1164918702
ISBN-13: 9781164918707
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 332
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d