White dreams, Black Africa
Subtitle: the antislavery expedition to the River Niger 1841-1842
By: Howard Temperley.
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 1991
Place of publication: New Haven
Language: eng
Number of pages: 204
Subjects: Slavery -- Africa, West -- History -- 19th century.; Slave-trade -- Africa, West -- History -- 19th century.; Antislavery movements -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century.
Description: "In 1841 Britain's antislavery crusaders launched a 'civilizing' expedition to the Niger, seeking to cut off the slave trade at its source and make amends for past wrongs by carrying trade, civilization, and Christianity into the African heartland. This book tells the story of this bizarre and ultimately tragic expedition and its aftermath, providing the first single account since the participants published their own experiences in the 1840s. Written by a leading authority on the slave trade, it not only contributes to our knowledge of Britain's humanitarian endeavour but also shed light on the intricate politics of pre-colonial West Africa."--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 196-200) and index.