CAPT. FOOTE'S NEW AND HIGHLY INTERESTING WORK, Africa and the American Flag. BY COMMANDER ANDREW H. FOOTE, Lieut. Commanding U. S. Brig "Perry," on the Coast of Africa, A. D. 1850-51. ILLUSTRATED WITH HANDSOMELY TINTED LITHOGRAPHIC PLATES. One Volume, 12mo. 379 pages. Price $1 50. CONTENTS. Discoveries by French and Portuguese along the Coast-Slave Trade Systematized -"Horrors of the Middle Passage"-African Nations--Formation of the American Colonization Society-Disposal of Recaptured Slaves by the American GovernmentThe Commonwealth of Liberia-Thos. H. Buchanan-Use of the American Flag in the Slave Trade-Slavers at Bassa-Expedition against them-Conflict-Death of King Bentrerai-Expedition of Buchanan against Gaytinuba-Death of Buchanan-His Character-Condition of Liberia as a Nation-Aspect of Liberia to a Visitor-Condition of the People compared with that of their race in the United States-Schools-Condition of Slaves on board of the Slave Vessels-Capture of the Slave Barque Pons-Affair with the Natives near Palmas-Cruise of the "Perry"-Abuse of the American FlagAn Arrangement made with the British Commodore for the Joint Cruising of the "Perry" and Steamer "Cyclops"-Capture of the American Slave Ship "Martha"Clains to Brazilian Nationality-Letters found on board illustrative of the Slave Trade -St. Helena-Appearance of the Island-Island of Madeira-Interference of the British Consul with the "Louisa Benton"-Necessity of Squadrons for Protection of Commerce and Citizens Abroad. This very interesting volume makes us acquainted with very important facts connected with the efforts of the American Government to suppress the Slave Trade on the Coast of Africa. Lieut. FOOTE not only places before us a record of what occurred whilst he was in command of the U. S. Brig "Perry," but gives us an account of the History and Government of the African Race-their Manners and Customs, an Account of the Establishment of the Commonwealth of Liberia, its Condition, Prospects, &c., &c. It abounds with every variety of incident and adventure, and will, from the very novelty of the subject, have a wide sale. In order that some idea may be formed of the cha racter of the work, a selection from the table of contents is prefixed. 19 APPLETONS' POPULAR LIBRARY. Now Ready. ESSAYS FROM THE LONDON TIMES; A Collection of Personal and Historical Sketches. THE YELLOWPLUSH PAPERS. BY W. M. THACKERAY. THE MAIDEN AND MARRIED LIFE OF MARY POWELL: afterwards Mrs. Milton. A JOURNEY THROUGH TARTARY, THIBET, AND CHINA. BY M. Huc. THE PARIS SKETCH BOOK. By W. M. THACKERAY. GAIETIES AND GRAVITIES. BY HORACE SMITH, one of the Authors of the "Rejected Addresses." THE INGOLDSBY LEGENDS. BY BARHAM. PAPERS FROM THE QUARTERLY REVIEW. LITTLE PEDLINGTON AND THE PEDLINGTONIANS. By the Author of "Paul Pry." A JOURNEY TO KATMANDU; OR, THE NEPAULESE AMBASSADOR AT HOME, BY LAWRENCE OLYPHANT. THE BOOK OF SNOBS. BY W. M. THACKERAY. A BOOK FOR SUMMER TIME IN THE COUNTRY. BY THE REV. R. A. WILLMOTT. STORIES FROM "BLACKWOOD." MEN'S WIVES. By W. M. THACKERAY. LIVES OF WELLINGTON AND PEEL. A SHABBY GENTEEL STORY. By W. M. THACKERAY. TIMES. CONFESSIONS OF FITZ BOODLE AND MAJOR GAHAGAN. BY W. M. THACKERAY. THE LUCK OF BARRY LYNDON: A Romance of the Last Century. By W. M. THACKERAY. LIFE AND MEMORIALS OF DANIEL WEBSTER. By GEN. S. P. LYMAN. Two vols. 16mo. MR. BROWN'S LETTERS TO A YOUNG MAN. THE PROSER, &c. By W. M. THACKERAY. 50 cts. PUNCH'S PRIZE NOVELISTS. THE FAT CONTRIBUTOR. TRAVELS IN LONDON. By W. M. THACKERAY. 50 cts. JEAMES'S DIARY; A TALE OF THE PANIC OF 1845. A LEGEND OF THE RHINE; REBECA AND ROWENA. By W. M. THACKERAY. 50 cts. Nearly Ready. THE INGOLDSBY LEGENDS, 2D AND 3D SERIES, with a Life of the Author. THEODORE HOOK'S LIFE AND LITERARY REMAINS. THE MISCELLANEOUS WORKS OF CHRISTOPHER NORTH. PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF EXPLORA TIONS AND INCIDENTS IN TEXAS, NEW MEXICO, CALIFOR NIA, SONORA, AND CHIHUAHUA, CONNECTED WITH THE MEXICAN BOUNDARY COMMISSION, DURING THE YEARS 1850 '51, 52, and '53. BY JOHN RUSSELL BARTLETT, United States Commissioner during that period. In 2 vols. 8vo, of nearly 600 pages each, printed with large type and on extra fine paper, to be illustrated with nearly 100 wood-cuts, sixteen tinted lithographs and a beautiful map, engraved on steel, of the extensive regions traversed. Price, $5. II. AFRICA AND THE AMERICAN FLAG. BY ANDREW H. FOOTE, Lieutenant Commanding the U. S. Brig Porpoise, on the Coast of Africa, 1851-53. With tinted lithographic illustrations. One volume 12mo. III. CAPT. CANOT; OR, TWENTY YEARS OF A SLAVER'S LIFE. EDITED BY BRANTZ MAYER. With numerous illustrations. One vol. 12mo, cloth. IV. RUSSIA AS IT IS. BY THE COUNT DE GUROWSKI. One vol. 12mo, cloth. V. TEMPEST AND SUNSHINE; OR, LIFE IN KENTUCKY. BY MRS. MARY J. HOLMES. One vol. 12mo, paper cover or cloth. VI. FARMINGDALE. A TALE BY CAROLINE THOMAS. One vol. 12mo, paper cover or cloth. Excels in interest, and is quite equal in its delineation of character to, The Wide, Wide World." VIL THE HIVE OF THE BEE HUNTER. BY T. B. THORPE. With several illustrations. One vol. 12mo, cloth. |
