This concise yet insightful abridgment of Sir T. Fowell Buxton's seminal work on the African slave trade offers a comprehensive survey of the subject, covering everything from the historical background of the trade to its contemporary social and economic impact. With a thoughtful preface by the author and an informative appendix, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of slavery and its aftermath. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.