The African Trader; Or, the Adventures of Harry Bayford is a juvenile fiction novel written by William Henry Giles Kingston and first published in 1883. The story follows Harry Bayford, a young man who, after losing his father and family fortune, embarks on a perilous trading voyage to Africa. Throughout his journey, he faces numerous challenges, including disease, confrontations with a slave trader, and the quest to find his old nurse's son, Cheebo. The novel explores themes of loss, sacrifice, and personal growth against the backdrop of colonialism and the harsh realities of sea trade.
