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The Diary of Antera Duke, an EighteenthCentury African Slave Trader,Used
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In his diary, Antera Duke (ca.1735ca.1809) wrote the only surviving eyewitness account of the slave trade by an African merchant. A leader in late eighteenthcentury Old Calabar, a cluster of Efikspeaking communities in the Cross River region, he resided in Duke Town, fortyfive miles from the Atlantic Ocean in what is now southeast Nigeria. His diary, written in trade English from 1785 to 1788, is a candid account of daily life in an African community at the height of Calabar's overseas commerce. It provides valuable information on Old Calabar's economic activity both with other African businessmen and with European ship captains who arrived to trade for slaves, produce, and provisions.This new edition of Antera's diary, the first in fifty years, draws on the latest scholarship to place the diary in its historical context. Introductory essays set the stage for the Old Calabar of Antera Duke's lifetime, explore the range of trades, from slaves to produce, in which he rose to prominence, and follow Antera on trading missions across an extensive commercial hinterland. The essays trace the settlement and development of the towns that comprised Old Calabar and survey the community's social and political structure, rivalries among families, sacrifices of slaves, and witchcraft ordeals. This edition reproduces Antera's original tradeEnglish diary with a translation into standard English on facing pages, along with extensive annotation. The Diary of Antera Duke furnishes a uniquely valuable source for the history of precolonial Nigeria and the Atlantic slave trade, and this new edition enriches our understanding of it.
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- Q: What is 'The Diary of Antera Duke' about? A: 'The Diary of Antera Duke' provides a unique eyewitness account of the slave trade from the perspective of Antera Duke, an African merchant in the late eighteenth-century. It details daily life in Old Calabar, Nigeria, and examines the economic and social structures of the time.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Diary of Antera Duke' is Stephen D. Behrendt, who has contextualized the diary with introductory essays and annotations.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This book is a reprint edition, which draws on the latest scholarship and historical context.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Diary of Antera Duke' contains 314 pages, offering a comprehensive look into the life and times of Antera Duke.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it a durable option for readers.
- Q: Is this book in new or used condition? A: This listing is for a new copy of the book, ensuring that customers receive it in excellent condition.
- Q: When was 'The Diary of Antera Duke' published? A: 'The Diary of Antera Duke' was published on July 12, 2012.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features include a candid account of life in Old Calabar, a translation of Antera's original trade-English diary, and extensive annotations that enhance understanding.
- Q: What historical significance does this diary hold? A: The diary is significant for its firsthand account of the Atlantic slave trade from an African perspective, offering valuable insights into precolonial Nigeria.
- Q: Does the book include any additional essays or context? A: Yes, the book includes introductory essays that provide historical context about Old Calabar and Antera Duke's life, enhancing the reader's understanding of the diary.