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The Khalifate of the West : being a general description of Morocco

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The section is an excerpt going into the horrors of slavery in Morocco and how the European powers had ignored what was going on around them. Talks about presenting the anti-slavery view to the court of Morocco.

A passage from page 18 of Great auction sale of slaves.

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This is a passage describing how a disfigurement can alter the price of a slave. In this case, a missing eye lowers the value of a male slave.

A list of slaves from page 12 of Great auction sale of slaves.

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This is a list of some of the slaves that were up for auction.

A passage from pages 7-8 in Great auction sale of slaves.

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This passage describes "spectators" and prospective buyers examining slaves.

a passage from page 5 of Great auction sale of slaves.

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This passage describes the separation of slave families during the auction.

Great auction sale of slaves, at Savannah, Georgia, March 2d and 3d, 1859

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This is an account of The Weeping Time in Savannah, Georgia, when 429 slaves were sold in a matter of two days at the Broeck racetrack. All of the slaves belonged to Pierce M. Butler, and many slave families were broken up.

Combat Photography in America: From the Beginning to World War II

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This digital exhibit explores the historical development of combat photography from its inception to the end of World War II. The exhibit includes questions to consider along the way.

Thoughts Upon Slavery written by Methodist Leader, John Wesley,

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In 1774, Wesley writes this tract attacking the Slave Trade in Africa, Europe and the Americas. Four editions were written in the span of two years spreading his abolitionist influence across the world.

Proceedings of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, relative to the prevention of the introduction and spreading of contagious diseases

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This document provides an account of the proceedings surrounding enslaved people that died during the Middle Passage.

Monument of King Jaja Opobo

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A monument of King Jaja Opobo in the city center of Opobo that regards him as a renowned and generous leader.