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“Masterly.”—Adam Hochschild, The New York Times Book Review
In this widely praised history of an infamous institution, award-winning scholar Marcus Rediker shines a light into the darkest corners of the British and American slave ships of the eighteenth century. Drawing on thirty years of research in maritime archives, court records, diaries, and firsthand accounts, The Slave Ship is riveting and sobering in its revelations, reconstructing in chilling detail a world nearly lost to history: the “floating dungeons” at the forefront of the birth of African American culture.
Publisher : Penguin Books; Reprint edition (September 30, 2008)
Language : English
Paperback : 464 pages
ISBN-10 : 0143114255
ISBN-13 : 978-0143114253
Lexile measure : 1290L
Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.55 x 0.94 x 8.46 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book informative and well-researched, with detailed facts about the slave trade. They appreciate the descriptive stories and perspective on the subject. The book is described as sturdy and new. Opinions differ on readability – some find it highly readable and straightforward, while others find the writing style complicated and tedious. Readers also have mixed feelings about the pacing – some find it emotional and thought-provoking, while others consider it heart-wrenching and intense.
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