Dreams of Africa in Alabama: The Slave Ship Clotilda and the Story of the Last Africans Brought to America
Dreams of Africa in Alabama: The Slave Ship Clotilda and the Story of the Last Africans Brought to America
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007352
Book • Nonfiction
Alabama • 19th century
2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Dreams of Africa in Alabama by Sylviane A. Diouf recounts the journey of African individuals forcibly brought to America on the Clotilda, the last known slave ship. The book explores their experiences, resilience, and the legacy of their descendants in Alabama, highlighting cultural retention and community building amidst adversity.
Informative
Melancholic
Mysterious
Contemplative
Emotional
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Sylviane A. Diouf's Dreams of Africa in Alabama delivers a thoroughly researched tale of the Clotilda and its enslaved passengers. Praised for uncovering details about the last Africatown inhabitants, it offers a compelling narrative of resilience. Some critics find the density overwhelming at times, but overall, it’s a valuable contribution to African American history.
Who Should Read Dreams of Africa in Alabama: The Slave Ship Clotilda and the Story of the Last Africans Brought to America?
Readers interested in Dreams of Africa in Alabama likely enjoy deep historical narratives focused on African American history, akin to The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson. They appreciate rigorous scholarship, untold stories, and rich cultural insights into the African diaspora.
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Book • Nonfiction
Alabama • 19th century
2007
Adult
18+ years
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