The Trial of Captain John Kimber, for the Murder of Two Female Negro Slaves, on Board the Recovery, African Slave Ship Tried at the Admiralty Sessions, Held at the Old Baily, the 7th of June, 1792

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In the late 18th century, the brutal realities of the transatlantic slave trade were laid bare in a landmark trial that challenged the moral compass of society. "The Trial of Captain John Kimber, for the Murder of Two Female Negro Slaves, on Board the Recovery, African Slave Ship" meticulously chronicles the proceedings against Captain Kimber, accused of heinous crimes against enslaved individuals. This gripping document highlights the tension between emerging humanitarian ideals and the grim practices of slavery, emphasizing the legal ramifications of "unalienable rights" and the accountability of those in power. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this account serves as a crucial exploration of justice and human dignity in a time of profound ethical conflict.