| Author |
Sancho, Ignatius, 1729-1780 |
| Contributor |
Jekyll, Joseph, 1754-1837 |
| Title |
Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, an African
To Which Are Prefixed, Memoirs of His Life
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: J. Nichols,1784.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tim 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.)
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| Summary |
"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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
CT: History: Biography
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| Subject |
Sancho, Ignatius, 1729-1780 -- Correspondence
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| Subject |
Sancho, Ignatius, 1729-1780
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| Subject |
Composers, Black -- England -- London -- Correspondence
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| Subject |
Africans -- England -- London -- History -- 18th century
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| Subject |
Black people -- England -- London -- History -- 18th century
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| Subject |
Grocers -- England -- London -- Correspondence
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| Subject |
Westminster (London, England) -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
London (England) -- Race relations -- History -- 18th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66908 |
| Release Date |
Dec 9, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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