Troy, Missouri, U.S.A.: Greenwood Pub Group, Date: 2007. 422pp/illus. For the first time, the Middle Passage, the experience of slaves on the trans-Atlantic ships, receives a full reference treatment in an encyclopedia. This A-to-Z reference consists of 226 signed entries arranged alphabetically, exhaustively covering the Middle Passage from a variety of perspectives for student research and browsing. Each essay entry concludes with suggestions for further reading. The encyclopedia includes an introductory overview of the trans-Atlantic slave trade as well as illustrations, bibliography, and chronology. As a handy ready-reference, the Encyclopedia of the Middle Passage is the first of its kind. As schools continue to incorporate slavery in their curriculums... Clean. First Edition. Glossy Hard Cover/Boards. As New/As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 2007. Greenwood Pub Group ISBN 0313334803 9780313334801 [US]