Hamilton is the capital of Bermuda, known for its status as a port city and as the center of Bermuda's commerce. It was created in the late 1700s and during this time into the 1800s, slavery was rampant. Hamilton, or Hamble Town, is mentioned in The History of Mary Prince when Prince is describing her experience of being sold and separated from her mother and siblings. In her retelling of the event, she recalls that they "took the road that led to Hamble Town" to get to the marketplace where Prince was to be sold (Prince).
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https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/places-global-african-…
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