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Benezet, Anthony, (1713-1784) Some Historical Account of Guinea, its Situation, Produce, and the General Disposition of Its Inhabitants With an Inquiry Into the Rise and Progress of the Slave-Trade, Its Nature, and Lamentable Effects

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: JB00532 Author/Creator: Benezet, Anthony, (1713-1784) Place Written: London, England Type: Book Date: 1788 Pagination: 1 vol. : 132 p. ; 21.7 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy

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