By Calin A. Palmer

●Series Overview: The document lists a series of books under the title "Blacks in the New World," which explore various aspects of AfricanAmerican history and the African diaspora, including topics like black business, colonization, politics, and slavery.

●Specific Focus:One book, "Human Cargoes: The British Slave Trade toSpanish America, 1700-1739" by Colin Palmer, is highlighted, detailingthe British slave trade's impact on Spanish America and the experiences of African slaves[^1^][1].

●Research Significance: The work emphasizes empirical research to shed light on lesser-known aspects of black history, particularly the formative years of African presence in the Americas.

●Methodological Approach: The author, Colin Palmer, uses original archival research to analyze the organization, structure, and profitability of the British slave trade during the asien to years, focusing on the SouthSea Company's role.The document provides a comprehensive look at the historical context and the intricate details of the slave trade, reflecting a deep exploration into this dark chapter of history.

University of Illinois Press, 1981, 183 pages