The Script Africa was but a blank canvas for Europe’s imagination

Eager to publish in one of the most popular media outlets of his time, Jean Barbot, in 1688, was busily preparing his writings on his experiences and adventurers in West Africa. The Frenchman was attempting to contribute an illustration of Africa and its inhabitants to an inquisitive European and No...

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Published inRing Shout, Wheel About p. 13
Main Author Thompson, Katrina Dyonne
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published United States University of Illinois Press 15.01.2014
Subjects
African culture
African music
African studies
Anthropology
Applied sciences
Arts
Behavioral sciences
Black people
Communications
Dance
Dance music
Engineering
Ethnic groups
Ethnography
Ethnology
Folk dance music
Music
Music genres
Musical performance
Narratives
Performing arts
Popular music
Religious dances
Social sciences
Transportation
Travel
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Abstract Eager to publish in one of the most popular media outlets of his time, Jean Barbot, in 1688, was busily preparing his writings on his experiences and adventurers in West Africa. The Frenchman was attempting to contribute an illustration of Africa and its inhabitants to an inquisitive European and North American audience. As a slaver and author, he well understood how to create a sellable product. He wanted to entertain, thrill, and educate his readers. In order to attract a publisher and potential readers, he added rich detail and vivid scenes to his travel narrative. Purposely attempting to entice an
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SubjectTerms African culture
African music
African studies
Anthropology
Applied sciences
Arts
Behavioral sciences
Black people
Communications
Dance
Dance music
Engineering
Ethnic groups
Ethnography
Ethnology
Folk dance music
Music
Music genres
Musical performance
Narratives
Performing arts
Popular music
Religious dances
Social sciences
Transportation
Travel
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Title The Script
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