{"title":"Jori Lewis","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Jori Lewis collection, where captivating narratives meet meticulous research. Jori Lewis is an acclaimed author known for her insightful exploration of history, particularly focusing on themes of colonialism, exploitation, and resilience. Her works delve deep into the past to uncover stories that resonate with profound relevance today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eSlaves for Peanuts\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling book that unearths the intricate connections between the peanut trade and the perpetuation of slavery. Set against the backdrop of West Africa's rich history, Lewis weaves an enlightening and often startling narrative that challenges conventional understanding of economic history and human rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're passionate about history and seek to understand the complexities of military, social, and economic forces that have shaped our world, Jori Lewis's writings are essential reading. Her ability to transform historical data into engaging stories ensures a rich, educational experience with each page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"slaves-for-peanuts-by-jori-lewis-9781620979174","title":"Slaves for Peanuts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinner, James Beard Foundation Book Award for Reference, History, and Scholarship 2023, Food\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinner, Harriet Tubman Prize 2023\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSlaves for Peanuts\u003c\/i\u003e is described as 'a complex story crossing time and oceans' (\u003ci\u003eNational Public Radio\u003c\/i\u003e). This prizewinning book by Jori Lewis deftly weaves together the natural and human history of a crop that transformed the lives of millions. 'With elegant prose and engaging details' (National Book Award-winner Imani Perry), Lewis reveals how the demand for peanut oil in Europe ensured that slavery in Africa persisted well into the twentieth century, long after the European powers had officially banned it in the territories they controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'This informative and compassionate account unearths a little-known chapter in the history of slavery and European imperialism' (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e), recreating a world on the coast of Africa that is breathtakingly real and unlike anything modern readers have experienced. \u003ci\u003eSlaves for Peanuts\u003c\/i\u003e is 'told in rich detail through the eyes of West African men and women' (\u003ci\u003eCivil Eats\u003c\/i\u003e), from an African-born French missionary harbouring runaway slaves, to the leader of a Wolof state navigating the politics of French imperialism, challenging our most basic assumptions of the motives and people who supported human bondage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt a time when Americans are grappling with the enduring consequences of slavery, here is a new and revealing chapter in its global history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSlaves for Peanuts\u003c\/i\u003e plumbs a fascinating and disturbing slice of history, shining a light on another glaring example of Western hypocrisy and oppression.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eNPR Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849962541292,"sku":"9781620979174","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3382393482765.jpg?v=1759068241"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jori-lewis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}