More Auspicious Shores
Caree A. Banton
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More Auspicious Shores
Published
2020
Publisher
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
Pages
386
ISBN-13
9781108453028
Description
More Auspicious Shores chronicles the migration of Afro-Barbadians to Liberia. In 1865, 346 Afro-Barbadians fled a failed post-emancipation Caribbean for the independent black republic of Liberia. They saw Liberia as a means of achieving their post-emancipation goals and promoting a pan-Africanist agenda while simultaneously fulfilling their 'civilizing' and 'Christianizing' duties. Through a close examination of the Afro-Barbadians, Caree A. Banton provides a transatlantic approach to understanding the political and sociocultural consequences of their migration and settlement in Africa. Banton reveals how, as former British subjects, Afro-Barbadians navigated an inherent tension between ideas of pan-Africanism and colonial superiority. Upon their arrival in Liberia, an English imperial identity distinguished the Barbadians from African Americans and secured them privileges in the Republic's hierarchy above the other group. By fracturing assumptions of a homogeneous black identity, Banton ultimately demonstrates how Afro-Barbadian settlement in Liberia influenced ideas of blackness in the Atlantic World.
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How many pages are in More Auspicious Shores?
This edition of More Auspicious Shores has approximately 386 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read More Auspicious Shores?
For most readers, More Auspicious Shores typically takes between 8h 3m and 5h 22m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 96,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 26m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 96,500 words
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What is the word count of More Auspicious Shores?
The estimated word count for More Auspicious Shores is approximately 96,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of More Auspicious Shores?
More Auspicious Shores was written by Caree A. Banton.
When was More Auspicious Shores published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2020. The original work may have been published on a different date.