Undercurrents of Power: Aquatic Culture in the African Diaspora (The Early Modern Americas)
by Kevin Dawson
A historical study of aquatic traditions and maritime skills among African-descended peoples in the early modern Americas, emphasizing cultural continuity and adaptation.
About This Book
Undercurrents of Power examines the role of water-based activities in the lives of African people and their descendants across the early modern Atlantic world.
The book highlights how swimming, canoeing, and other aquatic practices formed an essential part of cultural expression and survival.
Drawing on historical sources, it reveals the significance of maritime knowledge within African diaspora communities.
This study contributes to broader understandings of cultural continuity and adaptation in the Americas.
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