Title
The System; A Tale of the West Indies
Creator
Elizabeth, Charlotte (Author)
Abstract/Description
Charlotte Tonna was a popular English writer that published a number of short stories and novels throughout the United Kingdom and the United States.Tonna often was credited for her work under the name "Charlotte Elizabeth." First published in London in 1827, The System: A Tale of the West Indies is a fictional account of slavery in England's West Indian colonies. Prominent themes in the novel include Christianity, morals, and conversion. The novel notably features concerns about the inhumane treatment of enslaved people in the colonies.
Publisher
First Edition - London, England : Fredrick Westley and A.H. Davis, 1827
Language
English
Subjects and keywords
Novels
Norwich, England
University of Chicago
Norwich, England
University of Chicago
Permanent URL
Date created
1827
Citation
Charlotte, Elizabeth. The System: A Tale of the West Indies. London: F. Westley and A.H. Davis, 1827.
Copyright date
1827
Use and reproduction
The digital edition is freely available for public download and non-commercial redistribution.
Restriction on access
This digital edition has limited access restrictions. View the terms of access at http://ecda.northeastern.edu/
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