Arrival of the First Africans in Virginia
Explore the captivating story of 1619 arrival of African captives in Virginia. Historian Ric Murphy uncovers the intriguing tale of colonialism, piracy, and British law. Learn about the group of thirty-two men, women, and children from Kabasa, Angola, kidnapped and forced onto the Spanish slave ship San Juan Bautista. Attacked by privateers, they were taken by the English to their colony in the New World. Discover the controversial history of these captives in this must-read book.
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In 1619, a group of thirty-two African men, women and children arrived on the shores of Virginia. They had been kidnapped in the royal city of Kabasa, Angola, and forced aboard the Spanish slave ship San Juan Bautista. The ship was attacked by privateers, and the captives were taken by the English to their New World colony. This group has been shrouded in controversy ever since. Historian Ric Murphy documents a fascinating story of colonialism, treason, piracy, kidnapping, enslavement and British law.
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Subject: History
Brand: The History Press
Publisher Date: 08/31/2020
Dimensions: 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.46
UPC: 9781467145985
Pages: 208
