History of Slavery
Enslavement in Africa
The Rogues in Paradise web site showcases provides an overview of the complete tale and the depressing history of slavery.
The memoir of the slave Olaudah Equano, tells a story which is an excellent place to begin.
Olaudah knew about enslavement from an early age. His dad had a huge household with several slaves and children. He recalls that as a child in Africa, he and his brother or sisters were constantly checking for roaming rogues who abducted children to market as servants. One day, when his moms and dads were away, he found a suspicious rogue character and advised the neighbors, who overpowered the rogue and tied him up. Unfortunately, later abductors captured him and his sister and took them on a long journey far away. Shackled with an African family, he recalls that they treated him kindly and he felt like among family. However, this was just the beginning of a fateful trip.
Arrival in Barbados was celebrated with wonderful joy, but also for the slaves, it was among the concerns they felt. Potential purchasers came on board for a pre-inspection of the human freight.
The following day, all were marched to the Bridgetown lawn and flaunted as merchandise up for sale. At the beat of a drum, purchasers entered to examine the product, make their choice, and also buy the servants they wanted. Without reluctance or concern for individuals and also family members they separated, they carried men, females, and youngsters off to operate in areas and also factories as well as toil for the riches of the realm.
Get the full details on the Rogues' website.
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