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_aBenezet, Anthony, _d1713-1784 |
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_aSome Historical Account of Guinea, Its Situation, Produce, and the General Disposition of Its Inhabitants : _bAn Inquiry into the Rise and Progress of the Slave Trade, Its Nature and Lamentable Effects |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-03-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Carlo Traverso, Amy Overmyer and PG Distributed Proofreaders | ||
| 520 | _a"Some Historical Account of Guinea, Its Situation, Produce, and the General…" by Anthony Benezet is a historical account likely written in the late 18th century. The text explores the geographic, social, and economic aspects of Guinea, while also delving into a critical inquiry into the rise and effects of the slave trade. Benezet aims to challenge prevailing misconceptions about the people of Africa, highlighting their inherent dignity and the injustices wrought by European colonization. The opening of the book sets the stage for a thorough examination of Guinea by presenting its natural bounty and the well-being of its inhabitants, contrasting their living conditions with the inhumane treatment imposed upon them through the slave trade. Benezet asserts that the climate and resources of Guinea contribute to a comfortable lifestyle for its people, who he describes as sociable and capable of improvement. He points out the dissonance between popular narratives of African savagery and the reality of the African societies' complex social structures and values. The introduction establishes the book not only as a historical account but also as an impassioned plea for the recognition of African humanity and an indictment of the slave trade. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSlave trade -- Early works to 1800 | ||
| 653 | _aSlavery -- Early works to 1800 | ||
| 653 | _aSlavery -- Guinea -- Early works to 1800 | ||
| 653 | _aGuinea -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 | ||
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