Title
Biography of Mahommah G. Baquaqua, a Native of Zoogoo, in the Interior of Africa.
Creator
Baquaqua, Mahommah G. (Author)
Moore, Samuel
Moore, Samuel
Abstract/Description
The Biography of Mahommah Baquaqua was transcribed by Samuel Moore in 1854, and offers insight into the early life of Baquaqua in his own words. It describes his homeland of Zoogoo (modern Djougou, Benin), his family, and his experience as a slave in Brazil and Haiti. It also notes his escape to Canada (where this narrative was primarily written) and his eventual arrival in New York, where he would go on to pursue an education. This work is notable for being one of the first texts to offer an extensive look into the life of an enslaved person in Brazil.
Publisher
1854
Language
English
French
French
Subjects and keywords
Narratives
Slave Narratives
Early Caribbean Slave Narratives
Fugitive Slaves
Zoogoo, Benin
Zoogoo, Benin
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Slave Narratives
Early Caribbean Slave Narratives
Fugitive Slaves
Zoogoo, Benin
Zoogoo, Benin
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Permanent URL
Date created
1854
Citation
Baquaqua, Mahommah Gardo. Biography of Mahommah Gardo Baquaqua. 1854
Use and reproduction
The digital edition is freely available for public download and non-commercial redistribution.
Restriction on access
This digital edition has limited access restrictions. View the terms of access at http://ecda.northeastern.edu/
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