African Muslims in Antebellum America: Transatlantic Stories and Spiritual Struggles - Paperback

by Allan D. Austin (Author)

A condensation and updating of his African Muslims inAntebellum America: A Sourcebook (1984), noted scholar of antebellum black writing and history Dr. Allan D. Austin explores, via portraits, documents, maps, and texts, the lives of 50 sub-Saharan non-peasant Muslim Africans caught in the slave trade between 1730 and 1860. Also includes five maps.

Back Jacket

Allan Austin, noted scholar of antebellum black writing and history, here tells the remarkable stories of dozens of African Muslims who were taken as slaves between 1730 and 1860.

Author Biography

Allan D. Austin is Professor of English and Afro-American Studies at Springfield College.