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The Two Princes Of Calabar: An Eighteenthcentury Atlantic Odyssey
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In 1767, Two Princes Of A Ruling Family In The Port Of Old Calabar, On The Slave Coast Of Africa, Were Ambushed And Captured By English Slavers. The Princes, Little Ephraim Robin John And Ancona Robin Robin John, Were Themselves Slave Traders Who Were Betrayed By African Competitorsand So Began Their Own Extraordinary Odyssey Of Enslavement. Their Story, Written In Their Own Hand, Survives As A Rare Firsthand Account Of The Atlantic Slave Experience.Randy Sparks Made The Remarkable Discovery Of The Princes' Correspondence And Has Managed To Reconstruct Their Adventures From It. They Were Transported From The Coast Of Africa To Dominica, Where They Were Sold To A French Physician. By Employing Their Considerable Language And Interpersonal Skills, They Cleverly Negotiated Several Escapes That Took Them From The Caribbean To Virginia, And To England, But Always Ended In Their Being Enslaved Again. Finally, In England, They Sued For, And Remarkably Won, Their Freedom. Eventually, They Found Their Way Back To Old Calabar And, Evidence Suggests, Resumed Their Business Of Slave Trading.The Two Princes Of Calabar Offers A Rare Glimpse Into The Eighteenthcentury Atlantic World And Slave Trade From An African Perspective. It Brings Us Into The Trading Communities Along The Coast Of Africa And Follows The Regular Movement Of Goods, People, And Ideas Across And Around The Atlantic. It Is An Extraordinary Tale Of Slaves' Relentless Quest For Freedom And Their Important Role In The Creation Of The Modern Atlantic World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Two Princes of Calabar'? A: The main theme of 'The Two Princes of Calabar' revolves around the extraordinary experiences of two princes who were captured and enslaved, highlighting the Atlantic slave trade from an African perspective.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Two Princes of Calabar' is Randy Sparks.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 29, 2004.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in mint condition.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: 'The Two Princes of Calabar' falls under the category of West African history, focusing on the Atlantic slave experience.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this book is identified as a first edition probable.
- Q: What can readers learn from this book? A: Readers can gain insights into the Atlantic World, the slave trade, and the experiences of African traders and enslaved individuals during the eighteenth century.
- Q: Does the book provide a firsthand account of the Atlantic slave experience? A: Yes, the book includes a rare firsthand account through the correspondence of the two princes, offering a unique perspective on their odyssey.