Observations on the slave trade and a description of some part of the coast of Guinea, during a voyage, made in 1787, and 1788, in company with Doctor A. Sparrman and Captain Arrehenius

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In the late 18th century, as the Atlantic slave trade reached its grim peak, C. B. Wadstrom embarked on a pivotal voyage to the coast of Guinea, accompanied by Doctor A. Sparrman and Captain Arrehenius. "Observations on the Slave Trade and a Description of Some Part of the Coast of Guinea, during a voyage, made in 1787, and 1788" offers an eye-opening exploration of the inhumane practices surrounding this trade, emphasizing the moral implications of human commodification. With meticulous detail, Wadstrom documents the harrowing realities of enslaved lives and the coastal regions' cultural landscapes. Ideal for historians and civic activists, this work serves as a crucial resource for understanding the complexities of colonial exploitation and the urgent call for human rights.