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by Theodore Canot (Author), Brantz Mayer (Author), Malcolm Cowley (Editor)
""Adventures Of An African Slaver"" is a non-fiction book that provides a first-hand account of the life of Captain Theodore Canot, a trader in gold, ivory, and slaves on the coast of Guinea in the 19th century. The book is based on Canot's own memoirs, which were published posthumously in 1854.The book chronicles Canot's experiences as a slaver, including his capture of slaves, his dealings with African tribes, and his interactions with other traders and slavers. Canot also describes the harsh conditions of life on the coast of Guinea, including disease, violence, and the constant threat of attack by rival traders.Throughout the book, Canot grapples with the moral implications of his trade, and the impact it has on the lives of the people he encounters. He describes moments of cruelty and exploitation, as well as moments of compassion and empathy.""Adventures Of An African Slaver"" provides a rare glimpse into the world of the African slave trade, and the complex web of relationships and power dynamics that existed between African tribes, European traders, and American slave owners. It is a sobering reminder of the atrocities committed during this dark period of history, and the lasting impact they continue to have on the world today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
