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100 1 _aSancho, Ignatius,
_d1729-1780
245 1 0 _aLetters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, an African :
_bTo Which Are Prefixed, Memoirs of His Life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-12-09
508 _aTim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, an African" by Ignatius Sancho is a collection of letters written in the late 18th century. The letters provide a fascinating insight into the life, thoughts, and experiences of Ignatius Sancho, a former slave who became a prominent figure in British society. The topics explored in his correspondence include friendship, philanthropy, and reflections on human nature, showcasing his intellect and humanity. At the start of the work, the editor introduces Sancho's letters, explaining that they are collected from various friends and were never intended for publication. The memoir highlights Sancho's remarkable life, detailing his origins aboard a slave ship and his eventual rise to be a butler and grocer in England. The opening portion touches on his early adversity, education, and relationships with influential figures, such as the Duchess of Montagu, illuminating his character and literary talents that emerge throughout his letters. Sancho’s writing reflects a blend of wit, wisdom, and a keen understanding of humanity, setting the tone for a rich and enlightening exploration of his thoughts and societal observations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: J. Nichols, 1784
653 _aSancho, Ignatius, 1729-1780 -- Correspondence
653 _aSancho, Ignatius, 1729-1780
653 _aComposers, Black -- England -- London -- Correspondence
653 _aAfricans -- England -- London -- History -- 18th century
653 _aBlack people -- England -- London -- History -- 18th century
653 _aGrocers -- England -- London -- Correspondence
653 _aWestminster (London, England) -- Social life and customs
653 _aLondon (England) -- Race relations -- History -- 18th century
700 1 _aJekyll, Joseph,
_d1754-1837
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/lettersoflateign00sanc_0/page/n7/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66908
999 _c107730
_d107730