In 1502; the first African slaves were taken to Hispaniola. In 1888; Brazil became the last nation in the Western Hemisphere to outlaw slavery. For the nearly 400 years in between; slavery played a major role in linking the histories of Africa; North and South America; and Europe. Beginning with an overview of African slavery in the New World; Postma provides a detailed examination of five separate aspects of the phenomenon:
#153023 in Books Michener James A 2016-05-10 2016-05-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.30 x .90 x 5.40l; .70 #File Name: 0812986865400 pagesRascals in Paradise
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Really loved it! It's non-fiction (just FYI)By An Old CrowReally loved it! It's non-fiction (just FYI). The authors mention other authors; like Louis Becke; Gavan Daws; and others; and my husband and I are reading those also. My husband loves the collection of 39 stories by Louis Becke; available on Kindle. Should this be required reading for young people; to warn them about the dangerous people in the world? I know I was way to sheltered and uninformed. I feel fortunate I made it to retirement age in tact (mostly).1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Not up to Michener standards; but still worth itBy Jack E. JenningsI read this to learn more about the exploration and adventurers in the South Pacific which I enjoyed; but this isn't James Michener's writing so must be his co-author; A.Grove Day who is not nearly as effective-entertaining. Nonetheless I did learn and stimulate my interest in knowing more and visiting the islands.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy SteveSome of the stories I really enjoyed others not so much. The good ones were really good though.
