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A young boy is standing with a large piece of wood on his head which is chained to his ankle. Photomechanical print after C.H.

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Lettering: Punishment of a boy slave in Zanzibar. This illustration is from a photograph which we received from the Rev. W.K. Firminger, of the Universities' Mission, Zanzibar. It represents a sight not at all uncommon in the streets of the native quarters of Zanzibar. Slaves who have run away and are recaptured are usually punished in the manner depicted. The little boy in the illustration was about seven years old, and had carried the immense log, weighing over thirty-two pounds, and the heavy chain for over a year. Mr. Firminger was able afterwards to procure his freedom.
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Title: A young boy is standing with a large piece of wood on his head which is chained to his ankle. Photomechanical print after C.H.
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Lettering: Punishment of a boy slave in Zanzibar.
This illustration is from a photograph which we received from the Rev.
W.
K.
Firminger, of the Universities' Mission, Zanzibar.
It represents a sight not at all uncommon in the streets of the native quarters of Zanzibar.
Slaves who have run away and are recaptured are usually punished in the manner depicted.
The little boy in the illustration was about seven years old, and had carried the immense log, weighing over thirty-two pounds, and the heavy chain for over a year.
Mr.
Firminger was able afterwards to procure his freedom.

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