Ships of Slaves

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Focusing on the harrowing middle passage of the transatlantic slave trade, this volume explores the forced embarkation of enslaved individuals by remadors at Christiansborg. It vividly recounts the brutal conditions faced during the journey, highlighting the suffering and deaths that occurred en route. Additionally, the narrative delves into the subsequent auctions on St Thomas and St Croix, providing a poignant look at the human cost of the slave trade and the impact of Danish/Norwegian involvement in this dark chapter of history.