The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano · Reading edition

Note E
Chapter I

See Benezet's Account of Africa throughout.

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…he European goods I mentioned amongst us. Such a mode of obtaining slaves in Africa is common; and I believe more are procured this way, and by kidnapping, than any other[E]. When a trader wants slaves, he applies to a chief for them, and tempts him with his wares. It is not extraordinary, if on this occasion he yields to the temptation with as little firmness, and accepts the price of his fellow creatures liberty with as litt…

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