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.
| ISBN: | 9781845274009 |
| Publication date: | 24th October 2012 |
| Author: | Christopher Draper, John LawsonReay |
| Publisher: | Gwasg Carreg Gwalch |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 293 pages |
| Genres: |
History |