The Suppression of the African Slave Trade, 1638–1870 (Louisiana Paperbacks L-49) - Softcover

Bois, W. E. B. Du

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0807101494 ISBN 13: 9780807101490

Publisher: LSU Press, 1970

Synopsis

First published in 1896, The Suppression of the African Slave Trade remains the standard work on the efforts made in the United States, from 1638 to 1870, to limit and suppress the trade in slaves between Africa and America. In the foreword to this new edition, John Hope Franklin, James B. Duke Professor of History Emeritus, and professor of legal history at Duke University, explains the attitude toward slavery at the time Du Bois wrote his book, gives a brief background of Du Bois's growth as an educator and writer, and examines the methods Du Bois used to write the book. Those doing work on th subject of American slavery will find this volume an important source book.

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From the Back Cover

First published in 1896, this book remains the standard work on the efforts made in the United States, from 1638 to 1870, to limit and suppress the trade in slaves between Africa and America.

About the Author

John Hope Franklin is James B. Duke Professor of History Emeritus and professor of legal history at Duke University. He has received more than eighty honorary degrees. His books include From Slavery to Freedom: A History of Negro Americans; Racial Equality in America; A Southern Odyssey: Travelers in the Antebellum North;and George Washington Williams: A Biography.

Edition details

• Publisher: LSU Press
• Publication date: 1970
• ISBN 10: 0807101494
• ISBN 13: 9780807101490
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 356