Regulated Slave Trade: From The Evidence Of Robert Stokes, Given Before The Select Committee Of The House Of Lords, In 1849 (1851)

By Robert Stokes

Book Overview

Regulated Slave Trade: From The Evidence Of Robert Stokes, Given Before The Select Committee Of The House Of Lords, In 1849 (1851) is a historical document that details the testimony of Robert Stokes, a witness who testified before the Select Committee of the House of Lords in 1849. The book provides a first-hand account of the slave trade in the mid-19th century, as Stokes describes his experiences as an officer in the British navy and his observations of the slave trade in West Africa and the Caribbean. The book sheds light on the practices of the slave trade, including the methods used to capture and transport slaves, the conditions of the slave ships, and the treatment of slaves by their captors. It also provides insights into the attitudes of those involved in the slave trade, including the slave traders, plantation owners, and government officials. Overall, Regulated Slave Trade is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the slave trade and its impact on society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104372231
• ISBN13: 9781104372231
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"