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Songs Of A Sojourn: Original Pieces, Chiefly Descriptive Of Tropical Phenomena And Peculiar Superstitions Of African Slaves, Written During Some Years

Songs Of A Sojourn: Original Pieces, Chiefly Descriptive Of Tropical Phenomena And Peculiar Superstitions Of African Slaves, Written During Some Years

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General Latin American HistoryGeneral PoetryGeneral Racism & Ethnic Studies

ISBN10: 1246886731
ISBN13: 9781246886733
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Sep 27 2011
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Songs of a Sojourn is a collection of original poems by William M'Calmont, written during his years of residence in British Guiana, South America. Published in 1833, these pieces vividly describe the tropical environment and delve into the peculiar superstitions of African slaves. M'Calmont's work offers a unique glimpse into the cultural and social landscape of the time, providing valuable insights into the lives and beliefs of those living in the region. This collection stands as a historical record and a testament to the power of poetry to capture the essence of a place and its people. Readers interested in historical poetry, Caribbean history, and the study of slavery will find this collection a fascinating and important read.

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