Anna Maria Falconbridge: Narrative of Two Voyages to the River Sierra Leone during the Years 1791-1792-1793 (Liverpool Historical Studies , Vol 17) [Paperback]

Christopher Fyfe (Author)

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Publication Date: March 1, 2000 | Series: Liverpool Historical Studies , Vol 17

Anna Maria Falconbridge’s Narrative of Two Voyages, consisting of fourteen letters to a friend about her experiences, is the first published Englishwoman’s narrative of a visit to West Africa. Alexander Falconbridge’s Account of the Slave Trade describes the horrific conditions he had witnessed in West Africa. Published in 1788 by the London Committee for the Abolition of the Slave Trade, it was the first piece of published abolitionist propaganda.

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"This very welcome new edition of Anna Maria Falconbridge’s writings is a fitting testament to the life of this remarkable woman."

-- English Historical Review

(English Historical Review )

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• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Liverpool University Press (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0853236437
• ISBN-13: 978-0853236436
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,319,586 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Account of Africa in the 18th century by a woman, December 10, 2003

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This review is from: Anna Maria Falconbridge: Narrative of Two Voyages to the River Sierra Leone during the Years 1791-1792-1793 (Liverpool Historical Studies , Vol 17) (Paperback)

Falconbridge details her travels to Sierra Leone and the establishment of the pioneering Freetown settlement founded by the Sierra Leone Company. The initial section of the narrative is dedicated to a description of her surroundings and the native culture as well as the circumstances of her first voyage. The narrative takes a different turn on her second voyage however, when she accuses the Sierra Leone Company of mishandling the colony and attempts to gain recompense for her hardships. This narrative is interesting in the context of British abolition and as an account of a European woman's experiences in Africa. Some of the material is a little dry, especially Alexander Falconbridge's testimonial which has been rehashed many times. Also, Anna Maria's response to African society is not surprising and yet the hardships that she overcomes in her travels are remarkable. The editorial commentary in this book is excellent and helpful in understanding this epistolary narrative in its context.