Porto Praya

Observations upon the Windward Coast of Africa, th Author: Corry, Joseph / Illustrator: Stadler, Joseph C G. & W. Nicol; James Asperne: London, 1807 Language: English Source/Shelfmark: 148.d.9, between 22 and 23 Porto Praya, Island of St. Jago. The Cape Verde Islands, off the west coast of Africa, were a Portuguese colony and were used as a staging post for slaving vessels. Image taken from Observations upon the Windward Coast of Africa, the religion, character, customs, &c. of the natives With an appendix, containing a letter on the means of abolishing the slave trade. [With plates.]. Originally published/produced in G. & W. Nicol; James Asperne: London, 1807.