Captain Philip Beaver's African Journal

In 1805, Captain Philip Beaver published his African Memoranda, detailing his efforts to establish a British settlement on the island of Bulama in 1792. The 'Bulama Committee members were reformists with noble intentions, but their colonial ambitions led to the extraordinary emigration of 275 men, women, and children to demonstrate the anti-slavery principle and introduce civilization to the region.

Format: Hardback
Length: 450 pages
Publication date: 05 September 2023
Publisher: Anthem Press

In 1805, naval officer Captain Philip Beaver (1766–1813) published his captivating African Memoranda: Relative to an Attempt to Establish a British Settlement on the Island of Bulama, situated on the Western Coast of Africa, in the year 1792. This modern scholarly edition offers a profound testament to Beaver's unwavering dedication to aiding British colonisers in their quest to establish an African settlement. Despite the overarching colonial aspirations of this project, the 'Bulama Committee members, driven by reformist ideals, possessed a noble intention to purchase the island and establish it as a demonstration of the anti-slavery principle. Their vision was to foster cultivation and commerce through the propagation of 'free natives, ultimately leading to the introduction of civilization among them. Captivated by this noble cause, Beaver's journal unfolds an extraordinary account of how the colonists' ambitions to benefit the African economy and set a compassionate precedent for the slave-owning lobby in Britain resulted in an extraordinary emigration of 275 men, women, and children. Their unwavering commitment to humanitarian ideals drove them to embark on this remarkable journey, seeking to bring their vision to life and make a lasting impact on the lives of those they encountered.

Weight: 810g
Dimension: 159 x 237 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839983405