Pioneers of the Black Atlantic : five slave narratives from the Enlightenment, 1772-1815 / edited by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., William L. Andrews.
| Other author | Gates, Henry Louis, Jr. |
| Other author | Andrews, William L., 1946- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : Civitas, ©1998. |
| Description | xiv, 439 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Five slave narratives from the Enlightenment, 1772-1815 |
| Variant title | Slave narratives from the Enlightenment, 1772-1815 |
| Contents | Preface / William L. Andrews -- Introduction : the talking book / Henry Louis Gates, Jr. -- A narrative of the most remarkable particulars in the life of James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw, an African prince / as related by himself -- Narrative of the Lord's wonderful dealings with John Marrant, a Black -- Thoughts and sentiments on the evil and wicked traffic of the slavery and commerce of the human species, humbly submitted to the inhabitants of Great Britain / by Ottobah Cugoano -- The interesting narrative of the life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African / written by himself -- The life, history, and unparalleled sufferings of John Jea, the African preacher / compiled and written by himself. |
| Local note | Little-314857--305131028627 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| LCCN | 98034796 |
| ISBN | 1887178988 (pbk. : alk. paper) |