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Barracoon: The Story of the Last Slave [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2018] Zora Neale Hurston
Barracoon captures Zora Neale Hurston's interviews with Cudjo Lewis, the last survivor of the Clotilda, the final slave ship to reach America. This poignant account reveals his life story, from capture in Africa to freedom in the United States, preserving a crucial piece of suppressed history through authentic oral testimony.
About This Book
Barracoon: The Story of the Last Slave is a work by Zora Neale Hurston, published in paperback on January 1, 2018. It draws from her anthropological explorations into African American experiences.
The book focuses on the narrative of the last known survivor of the transatlantic slave trade's final illegal voyage to the United States. Hurston's storytelling highlights personal testimonies from the early 20th century.
This edition preserves Hurston's original intent in documenting oral histories that illuminate the enduring impacts of slavery. It serves as a vital record of resilience and memory in American history.
Through her fieldwork, Hurston brings to light voices often overlooked, offering insights into cultural and historical intersections.
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