Survivors : The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade by Hannah Durkin 9780008446581

Survivors : The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade

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Shortlisted for the Nonfiction Crown Award 2024 and hailed by The Guardian as a must-read for 2024, this gripping account delves into the extraordinary lives of those who endured the Clotilda's fateful voyage—the final ship of the Atlantic slave trade.

Dr Hannah Durkin's meticulous research unravels the intricate tapestry of 110 captives' experiences, from their abduction in present-day Nigeria to their harrowing 45-day journey across the Middle Passage. The narrative unfolds their subsequent enslavement throughout Alabama, culminating in the dawn of the Civil Rights movement in Selma.

This masterful work chronicles the establishment of African Town (later Africatown) in Northern Mobile—a beacon of inspiration for Harlem Renaissance luminaries such as Zora Neale Hurston—and explores the genesis of Gee's Bend, a quilting community whose artistic legacy continues to resonate profoundly.

Survivors offers an immersive and revelatory journey through a significant chapter of world history, illuminating the far-reaching consequences of the Atlantic slave trade on contemporary society. This tour de force seamlessly weaves together history, biography, and social commentary, providing a deeper understanding of this pivotal era and its enduring impact.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780008446581
Book Author: Hannah Durkin
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: William Collins
Book Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Book Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 30 cm
Book Publication Date: 2025-01-16
Book Pagination: 432 pages
Book Weight: 324g

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