Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo"

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by Zora Neale Hurston

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Does the book have many pictures? If so, I will get the hardcover vs ebook. Thanks
Gwen Berndt Sojdelius There’s one full length photo of Cudjo Kewis/Oluale Kossula inside the book. His portrait (face and upper body) is on the cover.
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It sounds like an interesting book overall. I've had difficulty in the past with books written in this type of vernacular. Does the vernacular make it difficult to read or understand?
Noah No, the vernacular is easily understood
…moreNo, the vernacular is easily understood
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how to read on line without buying the book?
Debbie Roth These 3 Youtube videos should contain the whole book read aloud/audiobook, but there is discussion after each segment. Part 1 starts about 6:30 into t…moreThese 3 Youtube videos should contain the whole book read aloud/audiobook, but there is discussion after each segment. Part 1 starts about 6:30 into the audio https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFBs.... (less)
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Does anyone know if this is available in Audible? It seems like the vernacular issue (which I understand was a major issue with Hurston's publishers) would be easier if it were spoken word.
Robin I’m listening to the audio book right now and the narrator does a fine job with the vernacular: a great way to add to the actual book, which I’ve just…moreI’m listening to the audio book right now and the narrator does a fine job with the vernacular: a great way to add to the actual book, which I’ve just finished. You might be able to get the audio book through your library.(less)
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What do you think happened to Cudjo's son, David? He dies at the railroad tracks. Is it suicide? Murder? The account doesn't seem to go into the reasons at all.
Lisa Good question. Honestly, given the time period I would lean towards murder based upon race. Why did the train that hit Cudjo not sound it's whistle? V…moreGood question. Honestly, given the time period I would lean towards murder based upon race. Why did the train that hit Cudjo not sound it's whistle? Very possibly due to Cudjo's race. Same could be said for David, although it may have simply been a singular or group of white supremacists who drove him onto the tracks, or dumped him there.

I do seem to remember that he wasn't where he told his parents where he was going, however, that may not have been his doing (see the beginning of my response).(less)
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