The Pirate Slaver: A Story of the West African Coast

Language: EnglishPublished: November 15, 2007

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Subjects:

Conduct of life Juvenile fiction Voyages and travels Pirates Adventure and adventurers Sailors Enslaved persons Seafaring life Africa, West

Bookshelves:

Fiction Children & Young Adult Reading Pirates, Buccaneers, Corsairs, etc.

Authors:

Collingwood, Harry
1851 - 1922
Overend, William Heysham
1851 - 1898

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In an era marked by the brutal transatlantic slave trade, "The Pirate Slaver: A Story of the West African Coast" by Harry Collingwood immerses readers in the harrowing realities of maritime conflict and human trafficking. As midshipman Henry Dugdale navigates treacherous waters aboard the British warship Barracouta, he confronts the moral complexities of his mission to dismantle the Portuguese slave networks. This gripping historical novel vividly portrays the clash between imperial ambitions and the fight against slavery, featuring elements such as the relentless pursuit of justice and the stark realities of piracy. Ideal for students and historians alike, this work offers a compelling exploration of a dark chapter in history, inviting reflection on the enduring impact of colonialism and human rights.