William Knibb: Freedom Fighter, G.A. Catherall — 1st Edition

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William Knibb: Freedom Fighter, G.A. Catherall — 1st Edition

Name: William Knibb: Freedom Fighter, G.A. Catherall — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6243
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Publication: Chichester, Janay Publishing Company Limited, 1972

Formatting: 8vo.

Condition Report: Very Good. The volume remains firmly bound in rich tan cloth boards that exhibit sharp corners and exceptionally tight binding without any structural leaning, justifying its strong grade. The gilt tooling to the spine remains bright and unoxidised, showing no notable shelf-wear. Internally, the pages are wonderfully crisp and clear, devoid of significant foxing or toning, maintaining a highly presentable text block. The accompanying dust jacket shows some gentle handling wear, specifically minor edge-creasing at the head of the spine and a touch of light dust-soiling to the plain rear panel, but remains entirely intact and unclipped, complementing the book's overall preservation.

Catalogue Note: This is a true First Edition of G.A. Catherall’s scholarly account, uniquely retaining its original errata slip loosely laid in at the front, a delicate ephemeron often lost over the decades. The front panel of the dust jacket features the iconic abolitionist medallion, "Am I Not a Man and a Brother," adding a poignant visual element to the binding.

The book is distinctly scarce on the open market today, particularly when retaining a complete, well-preserved dust jacket. It represents an uncommon find for collectors of Baptist missionary history and 19th-century abolitionist literature.

Drawing on a wealth of contemporary documents and historical sources, Dr. G.A. Catherall provides a compelling and thoroughly researched biography of the 19th-century Baptist missionary, William Knibb. Refusing to be a silent bystander to the atrocities of slavery in Jamaica, Knibb famously mobilised the British public and clashed with colonial authorities, and even his own missionary society, to champion the cause of emancipation. This scholarly yet accessible narrative captures the unyielding spirit of a man whose valiant crusades in the field contributed significantly to the ultimate victory of freedom, making it an essential text for those studying the abolitionist movement.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: G.A. Catherall

Book Publisher: Janay Publishing Company Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Autobiography, Biography & Memoirs

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1972

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

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Country/region of manufacture: Chichester, United Kingdom

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