Slavery and the slave trade in Africa by Henry M. Stanley
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| Author | Stanley, Henry M. (Henry Morton), 1841-1904 |
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| Illustrator | Remington, Frederic, 1861-1909 |
| LoC No. | 12038840 |
| Title | Slavery and the slave trade in Africa |
| Original Publication | United States: Harper & Brothers,1893. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Slavery and the Slave Trade in Africa" by Henry M. Stanley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work sheds light on the horrific practices of slavery and the slave trade across the African continent, especially focusing on the effects of European involvement in these activities. Stanley’s book discusses the historical development of the slave trade and the impact it has had on African communities, as well as the moral and economic arguments for abolishing it. In this compelling narrative, Stanley articulates the devastating consequences of both the Atlantic and internal slave trades in Africa, including the disruption of tribal societies and the psychological toll on the enslaved individuals. He recounts vivid descriptions of slave raids, the immense suffering inflicted upon communities, and the militarization of local tribes as a result of the demand for slaves. Moreover, the book emphasizes the role of European powers, both in perpetuating the trade and in later efforts to clamp down on it, highlighting the initiatives taken by various countries and individuals to end this practice. Stanley's thorough examination includes calls for legitimate trade to replace the slave economy, presenting a vision of hope for a future free from the atrocities of slavery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HT: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races |
| Subject | Slave trade -- Africa |
| Subject | Slavery -- Africa |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68276 |
| Release Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 103 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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