Inhuman Traffick: The International Struggle against the Transatlantic Slave Trade: A Graphic History (Graphic History Series)
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Book Synopsis: Inhuman Traffick tells for the first time a story of enslavement and freedom that spans the entire Atlantic world. Beginning in 1829 off the west coast of Africa with the recapture of the slave ship Neirsée—previously seized by the British Navy in its efforts to suppress the "inhuman traffick"—and ending with the liberation of the African passengers who had been sold into slavery in the French Caribbean, Rafe Blaufarb puts a human face on the history of the transatlantic slave trade and the efforts to suppress it. He addresses a neglected aspect of this tragic history in the wide geographical and thematic contexts in which it took place—Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Atlantic Ocean—and situates the story in familial, social, economic, diplomatic, and military spheres. Inhuman Traffick shows how history is done by explaining how the documents on which it is based moved through time and space from the ships, African outposts, colonial buildings, and ministerial offices to the archives of present-day Britain and France.
Blaufarb follows the ship, its crew, and its captives from the slave port of Old Calabar to the Caribbean and into the courts of Britain and France, where the history of the illegal slave trade, slavery in the Caribbean, and diplomatic history all come into focus. Students will be taken in by the vivid drawings and the rich narrative, but in Blaufarb’s skilled hands, they will also find themselves immersed in a unique learning experience. Blaufarb not only presents the history of the ship and its captives, he takes the reader inside the project itself. He explains how he came upon the story, how he and his editor envisioned the project, and how he worked with illustrator Liz Clarke to craft more than 300 "cells" that comprise Part II of the book. He and Clarke even take the reader inside archives in France and Britain.
This powerful combination of historical essay, graphics, primary-source documents, and discussion questions gives students insight into the Atlantic World plantation complex, the transatlantic slave trade, and the process of historical storytelling itself.
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Inhuman Traffick: The International Struggle against the Transatlantic Slave Trade: A Graphic History is an extraordinary book that unravels the stories of enslavement and freedom across the entire Atlantic world. Authored by Rafe Blaufarb, this masterpiece delves into the neglected aspects of this tragic history, transporting readers to Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Atlantic Ocean. This book not only presents historical facts, but it also highlights the human faces behind the transatlantic slave trade and the valiant efforts to suppress it. Dive into this immersive learning experience that will keep you captivated until the very last page.
With each turn of the page, Inhuman Traffick takes you on a journey that spans time and space. Immerse yourself in the vivid drawings and rich narrative that shed light on the ship, its crew, and its captives as they traverse from the slave port of Old Calabar to the Caribbean, and finally into the courts of Britain and France. Rafe Blaufarb's meticulous research and attention to detail open up a world of knowledge about the illegal slave trade, the significance of slavery in the Caribbean, and the complex web of diplomatic history. Prepare to be educated and inspired by this eye-opening exploration.
What sets Inhuman Traffick apart is not only its historical depth, but also the unique approach taken by the author and illustrator Liz Clarke. In Part II of the book, over 300 stunning "cells" provide a visual narrative that brings the stories to life. Blaufarb's informative commentary combines with Clarke's incredible illustrations to transport you to the heart of the transatlantic slave trade. Discover how the project came to be, how the team worked together, and even get a glimpse into the archives of France and Britain. This is a truly immersive and comprehensive experience that goes beyond traditional historical texts.
Inhuman Traffick is not just a book, it's an opportunity to engage with history in a way that combines historical essays, primary-source documents, and thought-provoking discussion questions. Through this powerful combination, you will gain a profound understanding of the Atlantic World plantation complex and the harrowing transatlantic slave trade. Prepare yourself for an enlightening and transformative experience, where you will witness the process of historical storytelling itself.
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