Thank you!The book was a find. As I looked up other sources on the Internet I found many that mischaracterized the trade (as I indicate in my blog) so, as is always the case, I had to check and double check my sources to keep the blog as true to fact as possible.

I think you and I may belong to a small club--people who find history, particularly primary-sourced history, fascinating. The challenge is always to bring the subject to life for readers who may think at first glance that the topic isn't interesting. :))

I really appreciate your great comment. I will surely catch up on your blog when I get back home later today.