The Governor Eyre Controversy

Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ has minor stain to base of spine & is now protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. Previous owner's details and cataloguing information to front free endpaper. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 189 pages. In October 1865, an uprising of local peasantry took place on the island colony of Jamaica. The uprising was speedily suppressed by troops under the direction of colonial governor, Edward Eyre. The uprising generated a three year long controversy as to whether Governor Eyre ought to be treated as a hero or as stupid, cruel and incompetent.

Product Info

Publisher: Macgibbon & Kee

Year: 1962

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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