The Guinea Voyage: A Poem in Three Books: To Which Are Added Observations on a Voyage to the Coast of Africa

The Guinea Voyage, published in 1789 by James Field Stanfield, is a three-part poem that critiques the transatlantic slave trade. It vividly portrays the moral and human costs associated with the trade, detailing the suffering of enslaved Africans and the sailors involved. Through personal narratives and emotive language, the poem highlights the exploitation and internal conflicts faced by those participating in the trade, making it a significant early work that calls for reflection and reform regarding these inhumane practices.