The Guinea Voyage

"The Guinea Voyage" by James Field Stanfield is a powerful and unflinching poetic exploration of the 18th-century slave trade. This meticulously prepared edition presents Stanfield's compelling poem in three books, offering a rare and vital perspective on the horrors of the "guinea voyage" and the broader impact of slavery on Africa.

Beyond the evocative verses, the volume includes Stanfield's own observations from his voyage to the coast of Africa, providing valuable historical context and...