| Author |
Nevinson, Henry Woodd, 1856-1941 |
| LoC No. |
06018826
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| Title |
A Modern Slavery
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Harper & Brothers,1906.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"A Modern Slavery" by Henry Woodd Nevinson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book investigates the persistence of slavery in the Portuguese territories of West Africa, particularly Angola and the islands of San Thomé and Principe. Nevinson’s exploration offers an in-depth view of both plantation and domestic slavery as they are practiced in the region, revealing a troubling portrait of exploitation and human rights abuses. The opening of the text introduces the author’s journey to Angola, undertaken with support and advice from anti-slavery organizations. Nevinson describes the grim landscapes of “the Coast” and the small population of white settlers encircled by a vast, often harsh black population. He reflects on the stark realities of white settlements marked by death and disease, illustrating the challenging climate and the dire circumstances surrounding labor and slavery. Moreover, he sets the stage for a deeper examination of the mechanisms of modern slavery, painting a picture that juxtaposes legal frameworks with the human suffering intertwined within them. Throughout his introductory remarks, Nevinson hints at the complex interplay between colonial interests and the lives of enslaved individuals, hinting that the pursuit of profit continues to overshadow human dignity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
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| LoC Class |
HT: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races
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| Subject |
Angola -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Slavery -- Angola
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| Subject |
Slavery -- Africa
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| Subject |
São Tomé Island (Sao Tome and Principe)
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| Subject |
Príncipe (Sao Tome and Principe)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67530 |
| Release Date |
Feb 28, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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