{"product_id":"black-cattle-john-meilink-9789083487120","title":"Black Cattle: A Gruesome Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlack Cattle\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful and immersive exploration of the Dutch involvement in the 17th-century transatlantic slave trade. Through a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of historical conflicts and cultural intersections, this novel sheds light on the harsh realities of the time. It intricately weaves the perspectives of traders, captives, and colonial powers, highlighting the brutal rivalry between the Dutch and the English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith vivid characters, from the cunning Mussulman Ali to the resilient captives, and a richly detailed depiction of West Africa's Gold Coast, \u003cem\u003eBlack Cattle\u003c\/em\u003e brings history to life. This thought-provoking story not only delves into the economic and political motivations of the era but also reflects on the lasting legacy of a dark chapter in global history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA meticulously researched and haunting tale, \u003cem\u003eBlack Cattle\u003c\/em\u003e challenges readers to confront the human cost of colonialism and exploitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlack Cattle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (original Dutch title: \u003cem\u003eKroesvee\u003c\/em\u003e) was published in the Netherlands in 2019 and has since been reprinted three times. The novel is included in the literature list of the official historical Canon of the Netherlands (June 2020). It is the first of four standalone historical novels (Sons of Japheth series) about the Dutch and the slave trade in the 17th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaperback and hardback versions are provided with more than 60 beautiful black and white illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Meilink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9083487121\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789083487120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e John Meilink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/23\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 398\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.17lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.82d","brand":"John Meilink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47425472921855,"sku":"9789083487120","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b55dffcc-a73b-4f72-b615-4edef5ff7dcf.jpg?v=1761539460","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/black-cattle-john-meilink-9789083487120","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}