History Professor’s Upcoming Book Featured on Library Journal

February 17, 2015

Though not due for release until July 2015, Jonathan Bryant's upcoming book is already getting critical attention. Barbara Hoffert, editor of Library Journal's "Prepub Alert" column, has selected Bryant's book, Dark Places of the Earth: The Voyage of the Slave Ship Antelope, as one of her picks for July 2015. The journal is read by librarians and book critics throughout the U.S., and will give Bryant much wider attention than he anticipated. "It was unexpected, and so I was surprised," said Bryant. "Then, I considered the other books that have been picks in the past, and they are almost all by well-known writers.  At that point I began to realize how fortunate this was; many libraries would consider buying the book, and many more people would then read it. So, ultimately, I am very pleased by this choice. The story of the Antelope Captives and the Supreme Court decisions out of this case will finally get some deserved attention." The book will be available July 2015 by W.W. Norton. Click here to for more information.