Slave Ships and Slaving (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781025513485)

"Slave Ships and Slaving" is an extensive and detailed chronicle of the transatlantic slave trade, focusing specifically on the vessels and the maritime operations that facilitated this dark chapter of history. George Francis Dow meticulously documents the construction, layout, and harrowing conditions of the ships that transported millions of enslaved individuals across the Atlantic. Through a compilation of historical accounts, ship logs, and personal narratives, the work provides a stark look at the Middle Passage, detailing the brutal realities of life at sea.

The book covers the evolution of slaving vessels, the tactics used by traders to evade capture, and the economic motivations that fueled the industry for centuries. It serves as a significant historical record, offering technical insights into the logistical aspects of the trade alongside the profound human suffering it entailed. By synthesizing primary source materials, Dow provides a comprehensive overview from a nautical perspective, making it a vital resource for scholars and readers interested in maritime history, the global impact of the African diaspora, and the structural history of the slave trade. This scholarly assembly of records remains one of the most thorough examinations of the mechanical and human dimensions of slaving at sea.

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