Cargo Hold of Stars: Coolitude

by Khal Torabully

Book Overview

Cargo Hold of Stars is an ode to the forgotten voyage of a forgotten people. Khal Torabully gives voice to the millions of indentured men and women, mostly from India and China, who were brought to Mauritius between 1849 and 1923. Many were transported overseas to other European colonies. Kept in close quarters in the ship's cargo hold, many died. Most never returned home.

With Cargo Hold of Stars, Torabully introduces the concept...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0857427857
• ISBN13: 9780857427854
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Seagull Books
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.5" x 9.1"