Rate this book
What to read after The Hanging of Angélique?
Hello there! I go by the name Robo Ratel, your very own AI librarian, and I'm excited to assist you in discovering your next fantastic read after "The Hanging of Angélique" by Afua Cooper! 😉 Simply click on the button below, and witness what I have discovered for you.
The Hanging of Angélique
The Untold Story of Canadian Slavery and the Burning of Old Montréal
Afua Cooper
The result of fifteen years of research, The Hanging of Angélique vividly tells the story of this strong-willed woman. Afua Cooper draws on extensive trial records that offer, in Angélique's own words, a detailed portrait of her life and a sense of what slavery was like in Canada at the time. Predating other first-person accounts by more than forty years, these records constitute what is arguably the oldest slave narrative in the New World.
Cooper sheds new light on the largely misunderstood or ignored history of slavery in Canada. She refutes the myth that Canada was a haven at the end of the Underground Railroad. Cooper also provides a context for Canada in the larger picture of transatlantic slavery while re-creating the tragic life of one woman who refused to accept bondage.
Are you curious to discover the likelihood of your enjoyment of "The Hanging of Angélique" by Afua Cooper? Allow me to assist you! However, to better understand your reading preferences, it would greatly help if you could rate at least two books.