Book
The Middle Passage
White Ships / Black Cargo
Tom Feelings
Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · January 2, 2018
Reading lane: Historical Africa
Alex Haley's Roots awakened many Americans to the cruelty of slavery.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Bearing Witness
A focused account turns attention to the human cost of the Middle Passage.
Come here for
- A closer look at the journey from Africa to the Americas
- Historical insight into slavery’s cruelty
Expect
- An unflinching focus on suffering
- A sobering, reflective reading experience
Book Details
- Authors
- Tom Feelings
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Published
- January 2, 2018
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Historical Africa · Prejudice & Racism
- Reading lane
- Historical Africa
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Publisher Categories
Art
History
United States History for Teens
About This Book
Alex Haley's Roots awakened many Americans to the cruelty of slavery. The Middle Passage focuses attention on the torturous journey which brought slaves from Africa to the Americas, allowing readers to bear witness to the sufferings of an entire people.
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