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Author/creator Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
Included WorkWheatley, John, -1778. Some account of Phillis, a learned negro girl.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info London : printed at St. John's Gate, for D. Henry, and sold by F. Newbery, the corner of St. Paul's church-yard, Ludgate-Street, [1773]
Descriptionpage 456 ; 22 cm
Subject(s)
General note"This piece is taken from a small collection of Poems on Various Subjects, just published, written by Phillis Wheatley, a negro of Boston, who was brought from Africa in 1761, and is now only in the twenty-first year of her age" -- page 456.
General noteIn September 1773 issue. Accompanied by "Some account of Phillis, a learned negro girl," signed "John Wheatley, Boston, Nov. 14, 1772," page 226, May 1773.
Acquisitions source Joyner Rare copy purchased from R.D. Chamberlain, 10/9/2022
Other title Contained in (work): Gentleman's magazine (London, England). Vol. 43.

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Rare Collection PS866.W5 O5 1773 ✔ Available Request Material