Captain Canot - Twenty Years of an African Slave Ship (Autobiographical Account)
Enriched edition. Narrative of Captain's Career and Adventures on the Coast, In the Interior & in the West IndiesBy Brantz Mayer, Theodore Canot
Length16h 36m
About this audiobook
In 'Captain Canot - Twenty Years of an African Slave Ship,' editors Brantz Mayer and Theodore Canot guide readers through a harrowing autobiographical account of life aboard a slave ship. This collection not only solidifies the horrifying realities of the slave trade but does so through a myriad of literary approaches, including narrative reflections, diary entries, and letters that unveil the intricate dynamics of power, survival, and human resilience. The anthology's sobering content provides a stark juxtaposition to its stylistically diverse narratives, making palpable the human cost of this dark chapter in history. The contributing perspectives in this anthology, shaped dramatically by the direct experiences and background of Theodore Canot, a slave ship captain, alongside the editorial insights of Brantz Mayer, situate this collection within a crucial historical and cultural framework. Both Mayer, an American historian, and Canot himself, bring authenticity and a deep, personal understanding of the transatlantic slave trade, offering readers a comprehensive view of the era's brutal realities. Their combined efforts enrich the anthology's thematic depth, painting a broader, more nuanced picture of the period. 'Reading 'Captain Canot' is an imperative intellectual journey that transforms historical narrative into a palpable experience. The anthology's confrontation with the stark realities of slavery, through a compelling range of narrative forms, offers readers a unique scholarly exploration of the transatlantic slave epoch. This book is essential for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of history through personal narratives and eye-witness testimonies, promoting a profound dialogue between the past's enduring legacies and the present's continued reflections.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
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GenreBiography and Memoir, Literary Classics
Length16 hrs 36 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 21, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Captain Canot - Twenty Years of an African Slave Ship (Autobiographical Account)
26CHAPTER XXIV
2TO N. P. WILLIS, OF IDLEWILD
27CHAPTER XXV
3CHAPTER I
28CHAPTER XXVI
4CHAPTER II
29CHAPTER XXVII
5CHAPTER III
30CHAPTER XXVIII
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6CHAPTER IV
31CHAPTER XXIX
7CHAPTER V
32CHAPTER XXX
8CHAPTER VI
33CHAPTER XXXI
9CHAPTER VII
34CHAPTER XXXII
10CHAPTER VIII
35CHAPTER XXXIII
11CHAPTER IX
36CHAPTER XXXIV
12CHAPTER X
37CHAPTER XXXV
13CHAPTER XI
38CHAPTER XXXVI
14CHAPTER XII
39CHAPTER XXXVII
15CHAPTER XIII
40CHAPTER XXXVIII
16CHAPTER XIV
41CHAPTER XXXIX
17CHAPTER XV
42CHAPTER XL
18CHAPTER XVI
43CHAPTER XLI
19CHAPTER XVII
44CHAPTER XLII
20CHAPTER XVIII
45CHAPTER XLIII
21CHAPTER XIX
46CHAPTER XLIV
22CHAPTER XX
47CHAPTER XLV
23CHAPTER XXI
48CHAPTER XLVI
24CHAPTER XXII
49CHAPTER XLVII
25CHAPTER XXIII
50CHAPTER XLVIII
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