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White Cargo: The Forgotten History Of Britain'S White Slaves In America
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The Forgotten Story Of The Thousands Of White Britons Who Lived And Died In Bondage In Britains American Coloniesin The Seventeenth And Eighteenth Centuries, More Than 300,000 White People Were Shipped To America As Slaves. Urchins Were Swept Up From Londons Streets To Labor In The Tobacco Fields, Where Life Expectancy Was No More Than Two Years. Brothels Were Raided To Provide Breeders For Virginia. Hopeful Migrants Were Duped Into Signing As Indentured Servants, Unaware They Would Become Personal Property Who Could Be Bought, Sold, And Even Gambled Away. Transported Convicts Were Paraded For Sale Like Livestock.Drawing On Letters Crying For Help, Diaries, And Court And Government Archives, Don Jordan And Michael Walsh Demonstrate That The Brutalities Usually Associated With Black Slavery Alone Were Perpetrated On Whites Throughout British Rule. The Trade Ended With American Independence, But The British Still Tried To Sell Convicts In Their Former Colonies, Which Prompted One Of The Most Audacious Plots In Angloamerican History.This Is A Saga Of Exploration And Cruelty Spanning 170 Years That Has Been Submerged Under The Overwhelming Memory Of Black Slavery. White Cargo Brings The Brutal, Uncomfortable Story To The Surface.
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'White Cargo'? A: 'White Cargo' explores the forgotten history of white Britons who were enslaved in America's colonies during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, highlighting their brutal experiences.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is written by Don Jordan and Michael Walsh.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'White Cargo'? A: 'White Cargo' was published on March 8, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'White Cargo' have? A: 'White Cargo' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'White Cargo' a used or new book? A: 'White Cargo' is offered as a new book in good condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'White Cargo' is categorized under the Colonial Period.
- Q: What can readers expect from the content of the book? A: Readers can expect a detailed account of the experiences of white slaves in America, supported by letters, diaries, and historical documents.
- Q: Does 'White Cargo' cover the end of the slavery trade? A: Yes, the book discusses the end of the trade with American independence and the continued attempts to sell convicts in former colonies.
- Q: What features are highlighted in the book? A: The book is noted for its thorough research and engaging narrative that brings to light a painful part of history.