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"The Life of Gustavus Vassa , by Olaudah Equiano was the first first-ever slave autobiography, using his slave name, written after he was freed and living living in England. The autobiography covers all of Equiano's life - his boyhood in the Gold Coast , his capture and transportation to the West Indies, and his success in business - a success which enabled him to buy his freedom. Chapter Two, given here, relates his capture and transportation in Africa. Chapter 5 relates the abuse of slaves in the West Indies."

Lesson plan on the Middle Passage - audio, visual and written sources

"Children in the Slave Trade" - Lesson plan about children in the slave trade - includes extracts from Olaudah Equiano's narrative

This site includes a description of his life, together with extracts (audio and written) of his book.