The Voyage of the Slave Ship Hare

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The narrative chronicles the harrowing journey of the slave ship Hare from Newport to Sierra Leone and back, highlighting the transformation of over seventy Africans into slaves. Sean Kelley meticulously details the ship's captain, crew, and the challenges they faced, including weather and near-mutiny. Central to the story is the experience of the enslaved individuals, from their capture in Africa to their sale in South Carolina, offering profound insights into their communal lives and the broader implications for the African diaspora and African American culture.