Encyclopedia of the Middle Passage

For the first time the Middle Passagethe experience of slaves on the trans-Atlantic shipsreceives a full reference treatment in an encyclopedia. This A-to-Z reference consists of 226 signed entries arranged alphabetically exhaustively covering the Middle Passage from a variety of perspectives for student research and browsing. Each essay entry concludes with suggestions for further reading. The encyclopedia includes an introductory overview of the trans-Atlantic slave trade as well as illustrations bibliography and chronology.As a handy ready-reference the Encyclopedia of the Middle Passage is the first of its kind. As schools continue to incorporate slavery in their curriculums the volume will prove to be an essential reference for high school reports and research in History and Social Studies as well as for college students and general readers. Its subject is of continuing interest as evidenced by the extraordinary popularity of the film Amistad and the recent HBO special The Middle Passage. Sample entries: Abolitionism Asante Barracoons Black Sailors Cargoes Christianity Credit and Finance Door of No Return Eric Williams Thesis Gold Coast Import Records Islam and Muslims Museums Oral History Rape and Sexual Abuse Seasoning Suicide Triangular Trade William Wilberforce Women