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Title
The Collected Publications of The Prompter, Which Includes " The Speech of Moses Bon Saam"
Creator
Hill, Aaron
Bon Saam, Moses
Cooper, T., Globe in Pater, Noster Row
Bon Saam, Moses
Cooper, T., Globe in Pater, Noster Row
Title
"Speech of Moses Bon Sa'am" in The Prompter, No. 18
Creator
Bon Sa'am, Moses (Editor)
Abstract/Description
"The Speech of Moses Bon Sa'am" is described as a "revolutionary speech" addressed to a group of Maroons and slaves in the West Indies. In the speech, Bon Sa'am calls for his "Fellows in Arms, and Brothers in Adversity" to have resilience, and to maintain their pride, despite their current circumstances. The prominent themes include warfare, technology, and Afro-Caribbean sovereignty. This particular transcription of the speech first appeared in Issue 18 of The Prompter on Friday, January 10, 1735, and it was also featured in collected publications of the periodical, which was edited by Aaron Hill and published in London from 1734-1736.
Publisher
First Edition - London, England : Cooper, T., January 10, 1735
Language
English
Subjects and keywords
Speeches
Anti-Slavery Tracts
Early Caribbean Slave Narratives
Anti-Slavery Tracts
Early Caribbean Slave Narratives
Permanent URL
Date created
January 10, 1735
Citation
Bonsam, Moses. "The Speed of Moses Bonsam." In The Prompter. London: T. Cooper. 1735.
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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