A LECTURE ON AFRICAN COLONIZATION. Including a Brief Outline of the Slave Trade, Emancipation, the Relation of the Republic of Liberia to England, &c. Delivered in the Hall of the House of Representatives of the State of Ohio.
Cincinnati: Printed by J.A. & U.P. James, 1849. First Edition. Wraps. The text of a lecture delivered before the House of Representatives in Ohio on February 19, 1849. Christy (1802-68) was an Ohio journalist who was instrumental in raising awareness and soliciting contributions toward the purchase of a track of land in Africa for the colonization of formerly enslaved people. Located between Sierra Leone and Libreria, this land was known as "Ohio in Africa". Octavo: 56 p. Original sewn tan printed paper wrappers. Light stain to the top corner of the contents, with some occasional mild foxing. The wrappers are moderately toned and soiled, with a little bit wear at the corners and tips; else about very good. Very good. Item #77551
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