SANTARÉM, Manuel Francisco de Barros e Sousa, Visconde de.
A statement of facts, proving the right of the Crown of Portugal to the territories situated on the western coast of Africa, laying between the fifth degree and twelve minutes, and the eighth degree of south latitude, consequently, to the territories of Molembo, Cabinda, and Ambriz.
South Molton Street, London, J.C. Bridgewater, 1856.
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Manuel Francisco de Barros, 2nd Viscount de Santarem, 1791-1856, was one of the leading experts on Portuguese diplomatic history and Crown documents. This led him to publish Memória sobre a prioridade dos descobrimentos portugueses na costa deÁfrica ocidenta in 1841, defending Portuguese territorial rights in West Africa, based on the Portuguese priority of African discoveries. A controversial work, this was first published as A Statement of Facts... in English in 1856. Scarce.
First edition in English; 8vo, 44 pp., original blue blindstamped cloth gilt, a fine copy.
First edition in English; 8vo, 44 pp., original blue blindstamped cloth gilt, a fine copy.
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A statement of facts,
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