{"product_id":"adventures-of-an-african-slaver-theodore-canot-9781025260341","title":"Adventures of an African Slaver: Being a True Account of the Life of Captain Theodore Canot, Trader in Gold, Ivory \u0026 Slaves on the Coast of Guinea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Adventures of an African Slaver\"\u003c\/b\u003e provides a raw and unflinching look into the brutal mechanics of the transatlantic slave trade during the 19th century. This narrative follows the life of Captain Theodore Canot, a prolific trader who operated along the coast of Guinea, dealing in gold, ivory, and human lives. The work stands as a significant historical document that exposes the inner workings of an illegal and clandestine industry from a rare insider's perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe memoir details Canot's transition from a legitimate sailor to a notorious slaver, describing the perilous sea voyages, the complex negotiations with local African leaders, and the horrific conditions encountered during the middle passage. It offers a unique perspective on the socio-economic motivations and the moral decay inherent in the trade during a period when many nations were beginning to enforce abolition. Readers will find a detailed account of maritime adventure intertwined with the grim realities of West African commerce and the logistics of human trafficking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich in period detail and maritime lore, this work is a critical resource for those interested in \u003cb\u003emaritime history\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eAfrican history\u003c\/b\u003e, and the complex legacy of the \u003cb\u003eslave trade\u003c\/b\u003e. It captures a dark chapter of human history through the eyes of a man who lived at its very center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Theodore Canot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1025260341\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025260341\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 430\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.87d","brand":"Theodore Canot","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48623594078463,"sku":"9781025260341","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/adventures-of-an-african-slaver-theodore-canot-9781025260341","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}