The dismember'd empire : a poem
1782
L2016F20 1782
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Title
The dismember'd empire : a poem
Edition
[1st ed.]
Published
Liverpool : Printed by W. Nevett, for J. Johnson ... and J. Gore, ..., [1782]
Description
27, [1] p. ; 28 cm. (4to)
Call Number
L2016F20 1782
System Control No.
(OCoLC)41450656
Note
Signatures: [B]4 C-D4 G2.
First published work of the blind poet Edward Rushton, who lost his eyesight from disease while serving on a slave ship. This poem using the American fight for independence to criticize British imperial policies and its support of slavery.
Rushton was widely known attacking slave trade; he later wrote "Expostulatory letter to George Washington, of Mount Vernon, in Virginia, on his continuing to be a proprietor of slaves."
Ms. on title: "by Rushton of [Liverpool]."
Final 2 leaves repaired.
First published work of the blind poet Edward Rushton, who lost his eyesight from disease while serving on a slave ship. This poem using the American fight for independence to criticize British imperial policies and its support of slavery.
Rushton was widely known attacking slave trade; he later wrote "Expostulatory letter to George Washington, of Mount Vernon, in Virginia, on his continuing to be a proprietor of slaves."
Ms. on title: "by Rushton of [Liverpool]."
Final 2 leaves repaired.
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