Slavery, Exploitation, and Trade in the West Indies, 1759–1832 - Contextual Essays

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Slavery, Exploitation, and Trade in the West Indies, 1759–1832

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An illustration of enslaved people carrying tools. They are set against a landscape of palm trees.

From the Archive: Researching the Lives of Enslaved People

This article is part of an ongoing project to amplify other voices present in British Online Archives’ collections, particularly in archives relating to British colonial rule. Please note: some of these sources contain racist or offensive terms.Over four centuries, an... Read more →

Dr Mary Wills

Published 7th March, 2024

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Native American warriors and their wives, arranged for a group sitting.

Licensed to access Colonial Missionaries' Papers from America and the West Indies, 1701–1870

1701 1870

A well-dressed plantation owner and family visiting the slave quarters in Virginia

Licensed to access Scottish Trade with Africa and the West Indies in the Early 18th century, 1694–1709

1694 1709

An engraving of The Mill Yard, grinding sugar cane in a windmill in 1823. A windmill on the left hand side, with people and cattle working.

Licensed to access Slavery, Exploitation, and Trade in the West Indies, 1759–1832

1759 1823

A Missionary Ship, commanded by Captain Morgan is represented entering the bay of Huahine, one of the Society Islands in the South Pacific Ocean.

Licensed to access The West Indies in Records from Colonial Missionaries, 1704–1950

1704 1950