Two Princes of Calabar: An Atlantic Odyssey from Slavery to Freedom

The adventures of Little Ephraim Robin John and Ancona Robin Robin John may be most important as an illustration of the complex and remarkable history of the 18th century Atlantic world. Their experience cannot be fully understood without recognizing the distinctive culture from which they came, a r...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The William and Mary quarterly 2002-07, Vol.59 (3), p.555-584
1. Verfasser:	Sparks, Randy J.
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