This Book comprises excerpts from Zora Neale Hurston's Barracoon, focusing on the 1860 illegal voyage of the Clotilda, the last ship to bring enslaved Africans to the United States. It details the experiences of Cudjo Lewis (Kossola), a survivor, recounting his life in Africa, the horrific slave raid, the Middle Passage, and his life in Africatown, Alabama. Hurston's research process, including her interactions with Lewis and patron Charlotte Mason, is also highlighted, alongside historical context regarding the illegal slave trade and the establishment of Africatown. The narrative juxtaposes Lewis's firsthand account with historical documents and secondary sources to provide a comprehensive picture of this crucial period. The text ultimately serves as a powerful testament to the resilience of the enslaved people and their struggle for community and identity.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Barracoon-Story-Zora-Neale-Hurston/dp/1538519305?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=d3d1ca9f8120976df73cac82e44554af&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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