This essay was honoured with the first prize in the University of Cambridge for the year 1785 and was influential for Clarkson’s further career.

"The History of the Abolition of African Slave-Trade" contains a unique contemporary account of the abolition movement in the Great Britain from one of its major leaders, Thomas Clarkson.

This collection spans a wide array of literary styles, from autobiographical narratives and personal testimonies to detailed historic accounts, each offering a unique lens on the experience of slavery and the fight for freedom.

This edition brings to you the finest collection of personal memoirs from the true champions of liberty.