The sorrows of Yamba; or, The Negro woman's lamentations. A poetic fact, describing the cruelties inflicted on the Africans by men who are destitute of humanity; in which is shewn the power of God in bringing good out of evil, by sometimes converting these captives to a better hope than that of being released from the bonds of those masters into whose hands they have fallen.

ID 18731
Title The sorrows of Yamba; or, The Negro woman's lamentations. A poetic fact, describing the cruelties inflicted on the Africans by men who are destitute of humanity; in which is shewn the power of God in bringing good out of evil, by sometimes converting these captives to a better hope than that of being released from the bonds of those masters into whose hands they have fallen.
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Volumes 1
Pagination 12
Date of Publication 1811
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Imprint Printed by Joseph Barber.
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Location of Printing New Haven US
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Length (cm) 18
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In verse.
By Hannah More.
Although other editions are listed by Welch "for completeness," not generally regarded as a children's book.
Shaw, R.R. American bibliography,
Welch, D.A. Bibliography of American children's books printed prior to 1821,
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American Antiquarian Society copy inscribed: Mary Ann Dewey's book.
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More, Hannah. The sorrows of Yamba; or, The Negro woman's lamentations. A poetic fact, describing the cruelties inflicted on the Africans by men who are destitute of humanity; in which is shewn the power of God in bringing good out of evil, by sometimes converting these captives to a better hope than that of being released from the bonds of those masters into whose hands they have fallen.The Women's Print History Project, 2019, title ID 18731, https://womensprinthistoryproject.com/title/18731. Accessed 2025-10-28. 

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