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The West Indian, or, The happy effects of diligence and self-control : exemplified in the history of Philip Montague
The West Indian, or, The happy effects of diligence and self-control : exemplified in the history of Philip Montague
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The West Indian, or, The happy effects of diligence and self-control : exemplified in the history of Philip Montague

Date1827
Names
Alternate Title
  • Happy effects of diligence and self-control
Format
Notes
Philip Montague was born in Jamaica and orphaned at the age of six. The faithful servant, Caesar, escorted the child to the home of his wise guardian in England, and remained in the household "rather as a friend than as a servant". The copperplate frontispiece bears the date November 1st, 1827.
DimensionsCover size: 17.4 cm x 11 cm (6 7/8 in. x 4 5/16 in.)
Extent
  • 154 pages, [1] leaf of plates (front.) : 1 illustrations
Language
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131048605638D