Thomas Clarkson and Ottobah Cugoano: Essays on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species (Broadview Editions)

Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of abolitionism with "Thomas Clarkson and Ottobah Cugoano: Essays on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species." Published on October 5, 2010, this compelling volume unites the pioneering works of two significant figures, Thomas Clarkson and Ottobah Cugoano, whose writings fueled the early movements against the transatlantic slave trade in the 1780s. This edition not only showcases Clarkson’s “An Essay on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species” and Cugoano’s “Thoughts and Sentiments on the Evil and Wicked Traffic of the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species,” but it also enriches the reader's understanding with a critical introduction and extensive historical appendices. These include contemporary arguments from both proponents and opponents of slavery, providing a comprehensive backdrop to British and American abolitionism. Ideal for college students engaged in racial justice studies, this book offers an in-depth exploration of the moral and political challenges that shaped the abolitionist movement. As readers delve into the passionate essays of Clarkson and Cugoano, they are invited to reflect on the enduring impact of these early human rights advocates and the ongoing struggle for racial justice.