![]() The author and publisher acknowledge with thanks the use of the following illustrations: Fig. The author and publisher wish to thank Lord and Lady Monson for kindly giving their permission for the use of the Thistlewood papers for this book, and the Lincolnshire Archives Office as custodian of the papers. cm Previously published: London : Macmillan Press, 1989 Includes bibliographical references and index ISBN 976-640-066-0 1. In miserable slavery: Thomas Thistlewood in Jamaica, 1750-86/Douglas G. ![]() Published 1999 Printed in the United States of America ISBN 976-640-066-0ĬATALOGUING IN PUBLICATION DATA Hall, Douglas G. The University of the West Indies Press 1A Aqueduct Flats Mona Kingston 7 Jamaica © 1989, 1999 by Douglas G. The University of the West Indies Press Barbados ![]() In Miserable Slavery Thomas Thistlewood in Jamaica, 1750-86 ![]()
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