The African Squadron: Ashburton Treaty, Consular Sea Letters (1855)

by Andrew H. Foote

Book Overview

The African Squadron: Ashburton Treaty, Consular Sea Letters (1855) is a historical book written by Andrew Hull Foote. It explores the Ashburton Treaty and Consular Sea Letters that were signed in 1855, which aimed to combat the transatlantic slave trade. The book provides a detailed account of the efforts made by the African Squadron, a naval force established by the United States government to patrol the west coast of Africa and intercept slave...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169385842
• ISBN13: 9781169385849
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"