Tiffany's Reviews > The Slave-Trader's Letter-Book: Charles Lamar, the Wanderer, and Other Tales of the African Slave Trade

I have not read much about the Wanderer and Charles Lamar in the past, but these letters and Jordan's book are a valuable piece of American History. Jordan uses the book to give information in two ways: the first part a narrative of Lamar's life, the second: his letters. The first helps readers understand bits of the man, the second the slave trade. Jordan also makes good use of other sources to comprise a complete work that can interest anyone that enjoys American history. Reading the book makes one wonder what else is hiding in an old attic, or what is being squiralled away from the eyes of historians that could add valuable information about America's past. Occasionally, I got lost in all the names and places, but I still enjoyed reading this book, which is why I only give it 3 stars (I read a lot of history and nonfiction, and do not usually get lost when reading). I would recommend this to anyone wanting to know more about the African slave trade and the type of people that would engage in such behavior.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced ebook in exchange for an honest review.