Sweet Water and Bitter Sweet Water and Bitter The Ships that Stopped the Slave Trade Sian Rees Vintage2010Paperback352pp Illustrated 9781845951177 Product Code: 285435 Details In 1807, the British Parliament abolished slavery throughout the Empire. The trade in human misery did not stop, however, as other countries - and ill... DetailsBackDetailsIn 1807, the British Parliament abolished slavery throughout the Empire. The trade in human misery did not stop, however, as other countries - and illegal slavers - continued to abduct people from the coasts of West Africa. Combining meticulous research with narrative verve, this compelling book tells the story of how, in six decades of dramatic and daring action on the high seas, the Royal Navy's 'Preventative Squadron' liberated 150,000 Africans at the cost of 17,000 of its own men.Read moreRead less Sorry, this item is now out of stock. publ £9.99now £4.99 Qty Qty123 CategoriesSocial & Industrial HistoryTagsMaritime historyModern history to 20th centurySlavery & abolition of slavery