Anne; The books extensively cover African slavery from earliest know times. When the first Europeans showed up on the East Coast of Africa, black slavery was a well-established (I might even say ancient) institution. It remains so today in certain parts of Africa. Don't lay the advent of black slavery at the doorstep of my white American ancestors. J South **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html