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West African Narratives Of Slavery: Texts From Late Nineteenth- And Early Twentieth-Century Ghana

Slavery in Africa existed for hundreds of years before it was abolished in the late 19th century. Yet, we know little about how enslaved individuals, especially those who never left Africa, talked about their experiences. Collecting never before published or translated narratives of Africans from southeastern Ghana, Sandra E. Greene explores how these writings reveal the thoughts, emotions, and memories of those who experienced slavery and the slave trade. Greene considers how local norms and the circumstances behind the recording of the narratives influenced their content and impact. This unprecedented study affords unique insights into how ordinary West Africans understood and talked about their lives during a time of change and upheaval.

Paperback: 300 pages

Publisher: Indiana University Press (February 16, 2011)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 025322294X

ISBN-13: 978-0253222947

Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches

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