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Examines the inspirations and foundations for James MacQueen's geographical theory as well as its reception, arguing that Atlantic slavery and ideas for alternatives to it helped produce geographical knowledge, while geographical discourse informed the struggle over slavery.

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"What Mastering the Niger achieves is hugely impressive as a contribution to the history of geographical thought, the history of slavery and abolitionism, and Atlantic history." (Robert Mayhew, University of Bristol)"

Mastering the Niger James MacQueens African

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      Publisher The University of Chicago Press
      Published 11/15/2013 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780226078069
      978-0226078069
      ISBN-10 022607806X
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      African history Historical geography

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Examines the inspirations and foundations for James MacQueen's geographical theory as well as its reception, arguing that Atlantic slavery and ideas for alternatives to it helped produce geographical knowledge, while geographical discourse informed the struggle over slavery.

      Trade Review
      "What Mastering the Niger achieves is hugely impressive as a contribution to the history of geographical thought, the history of slavery and abolitionism, and Atlantic history." (Robert Mayhew, University of Bristol)"

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