Summary, Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" by Zora Neale Hurston in 5 Minutes - Book

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"Barracoon: The Story of the Last 'Black Cargo'" is a non-fiction book by Zora Neale Hurston, published in 2018. It tells the story of Cudjo Lewis, one of the last known survivors of the Atlantic slave trade, who was captured in Africa and transported to America in 1860. Based on interviews conducted by Hurston in the 1920s, the book provides a first-person account of Lewis's experiences, including his life in Africa, his enslavement, and his life in the United States after emancipation. "Barracoon" offers a unique and personal perspective on the horrors of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit.




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