Captain Canot; Or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver

"Captain Canot; Or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver" by Theodore Canot recounts the adventurous, controversial life of a man deeply involved in the transatlantic slave trade. It begins with Theodore Canot's early life, highlighting his family background and early encounters with the sea, and then chronicles his experiences as a captain navigating the waters off the coast of Africa and the West Indies where he faces both the excitement and the moral challenges around slavery. The book gives a rare perspective from someone who was an active member and then considers his involvement in a dark part of history, exploring the complicated themes of adventure, encounters with different cultures, and the ethical challenges of slavery.