Scandal at Congo House

Scandal at Congo House

Paperback (24 Oct 2012)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Victorian Wales was both enchanted and enraged by William Hughes's controversial scheme for the importation of black boys and girls from 'Darkest Africa' to Congo House in Colwyn Bay. Following practical training and education Hughes claimed almost a hundred of his students returned to Africa to labour for the enlightenment of that 'Dark Continent', yet controvesy raged in the press.

Book information

ISBN: 9781845274009
Publisher: Gwasg Carreg Gwalch
Imprint: Gwasg Carreg Gwalch
Pub date:
DEWEY: 305.89609429
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 293
Weight: 364g
Height: 214mm
Width: 139mm
Spine width: 16mm