Some Historical Account of Guinea, Its Situation, Produce, and the General Disposition of Its Inhabitants An Inquiry into the Rise and Progress of the Slave Trade, Its Nature and Lamentable Effects

"Some Historical Account of Guinea, Its Situation, Produce, and the General Disposition of Its Inhabitants" by Anthony Benezet is a late 1700s historical exploration that examines Guinea's geography, society, and economy, while also investigating the origins and devastating impacts of the slave trade; the book seeks to correct misunderstandings about the people of Africa by emphasizing their dignity and exposing the injustices of European colonization. By describing Guinea's natural wealth and its inhabitants’ well-being, Benezet challenges the idea that Africans were savages and highlights the sharp contrast between their peaceful lives and the cruelty of the slave trade. His work argues the favorable environment in Guinea provides a comfortable life for its people, who are sociable and capable, and contrasts these realities with the false depictions of Africans as primitive and less than human, thus making the book both a historical record and a passionate call for acknowledging African humanity and condemning slavery.