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Search - Equiano's Travels (African Writers S.)
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Equiano's Travels - African Writers S. Author: Olaudah EquianoÂ's capture by slave-traders at the age of ten took him from life in what is now Eastern Nigeria and thrust him on a fateful journey that would submerge him in an incomprehensible world. He emerged a gifted writer and has provided insights into centuries of slave trading and why the relationship between black and white seems a... more »
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Rather amazing story for many reasons, an African boy, kidnapped and sold into slavery, learns to read and write, earns and saves money to buy and negotiate his freedom. He travels widely on sailing ships and writes about his life and adventures. And this is in the 1700's!
Genres:
- Biographies & Memoirs >> Ethnic & National >> African-American & Black
- Biographies & Memoirs >> Ethnic & National >> General
- Biographies & Memoirs >> General
- Biographies & Memoirs >> Leaders & Notable People >> Political
- Biographies & Memoirs >> Historical >> United States >> General
- Children's Books >> Literature & Fiction >> Literary Criticism & Collections
- History >> World >> General
- History >> Historical Study >> Social History
- Literature & Fiction >> General >> Contemporary
- Literature & Fiction >> Classics
- Education & Reference >> Writing >> Travel
- Travel >> Reference & Tips >> Essays & Travelogues
- Nonfiction >> Social Sciences >> Sociology >> General
- Nonfiction >> Social Sciences >> Special Groups >> African-American Studies