Young Liberated African, 1858
Depiction of a young man who would have approximately old enough to be empressed or indentured following liberation. The Illustrated London News, 24 April 1858. Courtesy of University of Missouri Libraries.
Creole Girl, 1858
“Creole” in Sierra Leone refers to the children of liberated Africans in the colony, and by extension all children born there. The Illustrated London News reported that the term was not a reflection of skin color. The Illustrated London News, 24 April 1858. Courtesy of University of Missouri Libraries.
Former Officer or Cabocer in the Army of the Ashantees, 1858
The Ashantee Empire was a slave nation in conflict with Britain during a series of Ashantee Wars during the 19th century. The Illustrated London News, 24 April 1858. Courtesy of University of Missouri Libraries.
Liberated Slave, 1858
In the course of British imperial wars in Sierra Leone in 1858, sketches of slaves liberated from African kingdoms were published in the British newspapers, bolstering the idea of the British empire has engaged in a struggle for liberation. The liberated slave has particular scars on his face that suggest he is a native of […]
Steam launch built for Dr. Livingston’s exploration of the Zambesi River
David Livingstone believed that the opening of trade on the Zambesi was key to developing the African economy to legitimate commerce based on free labor. The failure of this expedition was a great blow to his plans. The Illustrated London News, 27 February 1858. Courtesy of University of Missouri Libraries.
Reception of the Mission of “Shinte”
Newspapers publicized Livingston’s travels and research in Africa. The Illustrated London News, 7 November 1857. Courtesy of University of Missouri Libraries.
American Slaver Captured by HMS “Antelope”, 1857
British naval vessels freed the slaves on an American ship bound for Havana, Cuba. The Illustrated London News, 17 October 1857. Courtesy of University of Missouri Libraries.
Section of Slaver Abbot Deveroux, 1857
Cross sections of the slave ship Abbot Deveroux depicting the limited space assigned for slaves, and the subsequent overcrowding and inhumane conditions slaves endured during transport. The Illustrated London News, 19 September 1857. Courtesy of University of Missouri Libraries.
H.M.S. Teaser Capturing Slaver Abbot Devereux, 1857
The H.M.S Teaser was one of many British naval ships responsible for capturing slavers. The Illustrated London News, 19 September 1857. Courtesy of University of Missouri Libraries.
Wildfire and Vestal in a Race Match, 1857
In the 1850s the British Navy was the fastest and most powerful naval force. The Illustrated London News, 27 June 1857. Courtesy of University of Missouri Libraries.
