Shackles From the Deep: Tracing the Path of a Sunken Slave Ship, a Bitter Past, and a Rich Legacy
Shackles From the Deep: Tracing the Path of a Sunken Slave Ship, a Bitter Past, and a Rich Legacy
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
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BetaShackles From the Deep: Tracing the Path of a Sunken Slave Ship, a Bitter Past, and a Rich Legacy
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017128
Book • Nonfiction
Cameroon • 18th century
2017
Adult
12-18 years
Super Short Summary
Shackles From the Deep by Michael H. Cottman chronicles a journalist's journey to uncover the history of a sunken slave ship. The narrative explores the ship's role in the transatlantic slave trade, connecting the past's painful legacy to present-day cultural impacts, while emphasizing resilience and heritage.
Informative
Mysterious
Emotional
Dark
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
255 ratings
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Review Roundup
Shackles From the Deep by Michael H. Cottman receives acclaim for its engaging narrative and thorough historical research. Cottman's personal journey adds depth, making history accessible and poignant. Some criticize its pacing and limited analysis. Overall, it offers a compelling exploration of a painful legacy.
Who Should Read Shackles From the Deep: Tracing the Path of a Sunken Slave Ship, a Bitter Past, and a Rich Legacy?
Readers interested in Shackles From the Deep, similar to those of The Slave Ship by Marcus Rediker, appreciate maritime history, African American heritage, archaeology, and emotional narratives tracing slave ship legacies and resilience, blending history with personal discovery.
255 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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128
Book • Nonfiction
Cameroon • 18th century
2017
Adult
12-18 years
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