GIRO DEL MONDO DEL BUON NEGRIERO | 1941 | FRANCESCO CARLETTI

Giro del mondo del buon Negriero by Francesco Carletti is a non‑fiction, travel memoir recounting the extraordinary 1594–160,2 journey of a Florentine merchant and slave trader. Carletti’s narrative blends detailed merchant records, geographical observations, and vivid descriptions of African, American, and Asian cultures encountered during voyages around the globe. His account offers rare insights into early modern trade networks, the dynamics of slavery, and life aboard merchant vessels. The text stands out for its candid storytelling, commercial precision, and its dual perspective as both entrepreneur and cultural witness during the dawn of global maritime expansion.