Immerse yourself in the brutal yet captivating historical account of the transatlantic slave trade with "Saltwater Slavery: A Middle Passage from Africa to American Diaspora" by Stephanie E. Smallwood. This trade paperback published by Harvard University Press in 2008 offers a glimpse into the harrowing journey of African slaves from their homeland to America during the colonial period (1600-1775). The 288-page book weighs 9.4 ounces and measures 0.8 inches in length, 0.6 inches in width, and 0.1 inches in height. It is written in English and falls under the genres of history and social science. It is an excellent resource for those interested in topics such as slavery, emigration and immigration, black studies, and ethnic studies.