The History of a Slave

Illustrations to an article by Harry Johnston, 'The History of a Slave', part of which was published in 'The Graphic', 13 April 1889. Six monogrammed engravings by Johnston feature: 'Often I would stop to weep at the misfortunes that had befallen me', 'I was now forced to walk in step with a poor wild pagan in the slave caravan, joined to him during the march by a chain which united our heavy wooden collars.' 'In the slave market', 'beating the taubs', 'Lowering my head, I charged at him like a bull, butting him full in the stomach.' 'The Kano Cavalry'. Part of the Michael Graham-Stewart slavery collection.

Object Details

ID: ZBA2663
Collection: Special collections
Type: Print
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Johnston, Harry
Date made: 1889
People: Johnston, Harry
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Michael Graham-Stewart Slavery Collection. Acquired with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund
Measurements: Overall: 403 x 270 mm
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