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Saltwater Slavery: A Middle Passage from Africa to American Diaspora,Used
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This bold, innovative book promises to radically alter our understanding of the Atlantic slave trade, and the depths of its horrors. Stephanie E. Smallwood offers a penetrating look at the process of enslavement from its African origins through the Middle Passage and into the American slave market.Smallwood's story is animated by deep research and gives us a startlingly graphic experience of the slave trade from the vantage point of the slaves themselves. Ultimately, Saltwater Slavery details how African people were transformed into Atlantic commodities in the process. She begins her narrative on the shores of seventeenthcentury Africa, tracing how the trade in human bodies came to define the life of the Gold Coast. Smallwood takes us into the ports and stone fortresses where African captives were held and prepared, and then through the Middle Passage itself. In extraordinary detail, we witness these men and women cramped in the holds of ships, gasping for air, and trying to make sense of an unfamiliar sea and an unimaginable destination. Arriving in America, we see how these new migrants enter the market for laboring bodies, and struggle to reconstruct their social identities in the New World.Throughout, Smallwood examines how the people at the center of her storymerchant capitalists, sailors, and slavesmade sense of the bloody process in which they were joined. The result is both a remarkable transatlantic view of the culture of enslavement, and a painful, intimate vision of the bloody, daily business of the slave trade.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Saltwater Slavery'? A: 'Saltwater Slavery' explores the Atlantic slave trade, detailing the process of enslavement from Africa to the American diaspora, highlighting the experiences of enslaved individuals during the Middle Passage.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Saltwater Slavery' is Stephanie E. Smallwood, who provides a thorough analysis based on deep research into the history of slavery.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Saltwater Slavery' is available in paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This listing is for a used book in good condition, ensuring that it is still suitable for reading and study.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Saltwater Slavery' consists of 288 pages, providing an in-depth look at its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Saltwater Slavery' published? A: 'Saltwater Slavery' was published on December 15, 2008.
- Q: Is this book illustrated? A: 'Saltwater Slavery' is noted as an illustrated edition, which may include visual aids to enhance the reader's understanding.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of enslavement, cultural identity, and the impact of the slave trade on both African captives and American society.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Saltwater Slavery' is well-researched and provides valuable insights, making it suitable for academic study and reference.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the book's narrative? A: 'Saltwater Slavery' narrates the journey of African captives, detailing their experiences from the shores of Africa through the Middle Passage to their arrival in America, and examines how they navigated their new reality.