{"product_id":"the-interesting-narrative-of-the-life-of-olaudah-equiano-or-gustavus-vassa-the-african-paperback-9781108060226","title":"The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano; Or Gustavus Vassa, the African (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108060226","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eOr Gustavus Vassa, the African\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 1789 autobiography of a former slave is a key work in the history of the abolitionist movement in Britain.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eOlaudah Equiano (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108060226, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 6 June 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e296 pages, 1 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 1.7 cm, 0.38 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eNigerian-born Olaudah Equiano (c.1745–97), also known as Gustavus Vassa, was sold into slavery as a child and endured the horrors of the transatlantic slave ships. He later worked on board Royal Navy vessels, receiving an education and converting to Christianity. Buying his freedom in 1766, he embarked on several voyages before settling in London, where he became involved in the causes of anti-slavery and the welfare of former slaves. Published in 1789, this successful two-volume autobiography boosted the abolitionist cause, providing a first-hand account of the experience of Africans on both sides of the Atlantic. An important document in the history of slavery and immigration, it remains a classic work of black writing. Volume 1 begins with Equiano's background and kidnapping, and the Atlantic crossing. He recounts his adventures in the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War, and subsequent experiences of merchant trading in the Americas.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eDedication\u003cbr\u003e Subscribers\u003cbr\u003e 1. The author's account of his country\u003cbr\u003e 2. The author's birth and parentage\u003cbr\u003e 3. The author is carried to Virginia\u003cbr\u003e 4. The celebrated engagement between Admiral Boscowen and Monsieur Le Clue\u003cbr\u003e 5. Various interesting instances of oppression\u003cbr\u003e 6. Favourable change in the author's situation.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Economic history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Economic history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Economic%20history%20%5BKCZ%5D%22\"\u003eKCZ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006013853976,"sku":"9781108060226","price":25.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108060226i.jpg?v=1696747465","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-interesting-narrative-of-the-life-of-olaudah-equiano-or-gustavus-vassa-the-african-paperback-9781108060226","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}