Narrative, of a Five Years' Expedition, against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, in Guiana, on the Wild Coast of South America (volume II)

Various Artists, including William Blake, after John Gabriel Stedman

National Gallery of Art

This is a title page for the book "Narrative of a five years expedition, against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam." The expedition took place from 1772 to 1777 in Guiana on the coast of South America. It discusses the country's history, its productions, and was written by Captain J.G. Stedman with illustrations by the author. The page features an emblem with ships at sea and a Latin motto, as well as a quote from Valerius Flaccus. The book was printed in London in 1796.