1808 HISTORY of BARBADOS from 1605 to 1801 by John POYER antique RARE in English

POYER, John (d. 1834).The History of Barbados, from the First Discovery of the Island, in the year 1605, till the Accession of Lord Seaforth, 1801 London: J. Mawman; 1808Size 8.5 by 10.5" [ii], [i]-[xxxvi], [1]-668 pp. FIRST EDITION OF THIS COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF BARBADOS.With Errata page and List of Subscribers bound at frontSabin 64853.preliminary leaves (including title) with faint old damp-staining to marginsoriginal calf gilt, boards detached, lacking title label, worn, lacks front endpaperSize 8.5 by 10.5"Text in English==========================================="The work of a well-informed native of the island, written from the point of view of a West Indian, the welfare of whose colony home seemed indissolubly bound up with the institution of slavery. Very useful for the detailed account of the course of events during the latter part of the eighteenth century" (Ragatz).================================Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FU