Review of Columbus, Slave Trader

[Nenye Charles]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Columbus, Slave Trader" by Marcus Wilson.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Columbus is sent across the Atlantic Ocean to save souls, and he promises to return to Spain with ships filled with gold. Unfortunately, this quest fails; instead, he makes slaves out of the Taínos and trades them for money. He tricks Guacanagari, a chief in one of the villages, into believing he is for peace, not knowing his evil intentions, which were to capture the Taínos and sell them into slavery. Now, Guacocuya, the narrator and protagonist, is sent out on a mission to meet Queen Isabela in Spain and appeal for a banishment of the slave trade. Will he succeed in this mission? Grab a copy to find out.

"Columbus, Slave Trader" by Marcus Wilson contains themes of love, family, the slave trade, wars, treaties, and missions. It is also a testament that meeting the right people and teamwork can lead to success. This is seen in the cases of Guacocuya, Hector, Rodrigo, Dr. Chanca, and Diego. This book portrays the quest for freedom. I couldn’t imagine the horror I felt when approximately 500 Taínos were huddled across the seas and only a few survived the auction. I am amazed by Anacaona's personality, as she bravely struck down a Spaniard who attempted to rape her daughter, Mencia. She is the real definition of a female Amazon who stops at nothing to ensure her family's safety.

I didn’t find any issues to discuss in this book. Although I found some errors, this didn’t affect my comprehension of the book. On this basis, I wouldn’t hesitate to rate it 5 out of 5 stars, as I enjoyed reading the horrific sights of the slave trade era.

I recommend this book to readers who wish to gain an insight into the periods of slavery. Historians will equally find this an interesting piece, as there are details of events that happened at Hispaniola.

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