51 pages 1 hour read

Zora Neale Hurston

Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo"

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2018

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Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" by Zora Neale Hurston offers a poignant and powerful account of Cudjo Lewis, the last survivor of the transatlantic slave trade. Praised for its historical importance and Hurston's empathetic narrative style, some critiques note its reliance on dialect as potentially challenging. Overall, the book is valued for illuminating an essential part of American history.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo"?

Readers who appreciate in-depth oral histories, African American narratives, and works like Alex Haley's Roots or Ta-Nehisi Coates's Between the World and Me will find Barracoon compelling. They value firsthand accounts and historical insights into the transatlantic slave trade and its enduring impact.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
African American Literature
Biography
Period
Harlem Renaissance
Topics
History: U.S.
Race / Racism
Anthropology
Themes
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Relationships: Family