Sometimes published as *Adventures of an African Slaver,* this
replica of the 1854 first edition restores its original title. All
of its unique power remains intact. Adapted from the journals,
memoranda, and conversations of French-Italian seafarer and
notorious slaver CAPTAIN THEODORE CANOT (1804-1860), this vivid and
unexaggerated depiction of the slave trade between Africa and the
New World is prized as a firsthand account of every aspect of the
industry, from how slaves are purchased to the first reactions of
newly arrived slaves to the New World and beyond. Explicit and
shocking, this volume is also a startling illustration of the
racist attitudes of its day, from Canot's justifications for the
slave trade to the introduction by American journalist BRANTZ MAYER
(1809-1879), who compiled Canot's material for publication and
defended his subject's work. This is essential reading for anyone
interested in the history of American slavery.
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