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Some historical account of Guinea, its situation, produce, and the general disposition of its inhabitants

Produce, and the general Disposition of its Inhabitants. With an Inquiry into the Rise and Progress of the Slave Trade, its Nature, and lamentable Effects.
Book • 1772
Written in the late 18th century, this work by Anthony Benezet explores the geographic, social, and economic aspects of Guinea while serving as an impassioned critique of the slave trade.

Benezet challenges prevailing European narratives of African savagery by highlighting the dignity of African peoples, their complex social structures, and the comfortable lifestyle afforded by Guinea's climate and resources.

The book functions both as a historical account and as an indictment of the inhumane treatment imposed through European colonization and the slave trade.

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as the book written by Anthony Benize that had a great impact on Clarkson.
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