A Middy of the Slave Squadron: A West African Story by Harry Collingwood
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"A Middy of the Slave Squadron: A West African Story" by Harry Collingwood is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young midshipman named Richard Fortescue aboard the British corvette "Psyche" as they strive to combat the slave trade off the West African coast around the year 1822. The book delves into the challenges faced by the sailors, both in naval engagements and navigating the treacherous
politics of the era. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the oppressive heat and tension aboard the "Psyche" as it lies in wait near the Benin River. The senior midshipman, Richard Fortescue, and the first lieutenant, Mr. Perry, suspect the presence of a nearby vessel engaged in the slave trade. This scene sets the stage for an impending conflict as Fortescue’s cautious observations are infused with a sense of duty and urgency. The chapter establishes the dynamic between the crew members and hints at Fortescue's aspirations and challenges, perfectly capturing the tightly woven atmosphere of naval life amidst the moral complexities of the slave trade. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Collingwood, Harry, 1851-1922 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Mays, D. L. |
| Title | A Middy of the Slave Squadron: A West African Story |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Sailors -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Slave trade -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Africa, West -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21070 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-21070-4 |
| Release Date | Apr 13, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 652 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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