Journal of an African Cruiser by Horatio Bridge
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"Journal of an African Cruiser" by Horatio Bridge is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work captures the author's observations and experiences during a naval cruise along the West Coast of Africa, including various locations such as the Canary Islands, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. The narrative reflects the complexities of colonial interactions, the socio-political dynamics of the time, and the condition of native societies, particularly focusing on Liberia and
its prospects. The opening of the book details the author's departure from New York, capturing the excitement and uncertainty of maritime life. Bridge shares his initial experiences aboard the ship, including encounters with a sick crew member, a burial at sea, and the arrival at Santa Cruz in the Canary Islands. He reflects on the diverse backgrounds of his shipmates, hinting at deeper stories and personal histories, such as that of a sailor involved in a tragic love affair. The account vividly sets the stage for a journey that intertwines exploration with reflections on morality, colonialism, and the lives of those in the regions visited. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bridge, Horatio, 1806-1893 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 |
| Title |
Journal of an African Cruiser Comprising Sketches of the Canaries, the Cape De Verds, Liberia, Madeira, Sierra Leone, and Other Places of Interest on the West Coast of Africa |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Eric Eldred, S.R. Ellison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Africa, West -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Bridge, Horatio, 1806-1893 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7937 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | May 22, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 562 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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