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An account of the slave trade on the coast of Africa

By Alexander Falconbridge
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The author provides a firsthand account of the slave trade on the West African coast, documenting how ships were modified to confine captives, the procurement and sale procedures at coastal ports such as Bonny, and the day-to-day conditions endured by those aboard. He describes temporary deckhouses, barriers and restraints, the oppressive heat, smoke and disease, and the exchanges between ship crews and local rulers and traders. The narrative records the widespread suffering and high mortality among enslaved people and seamen, and presents practical observations aimed at revealing the trade's brutality.

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Alexander Falconbridge

Alexander Falconbridge was an English surgeon and abolitionist, best known for his firsthand account of the transatlantic slave trade. His notable work, "An Account of the Slave Trade on the Coast of Africa," provides a detailed and harrowing insight into the conditions aboard slave ships and the experiences of enslaved individuals. Falconbridge's writings contributed significantly to the growing abolitionist movement in the late 18th century, highlighting the inhumanity of the slave trade and advocating for its end. His observations remain an important historical document, reflecting the moral and social challenges of his time.

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