The Pirate Slaver: A Story of the West African Coast
1895
The Pirate Slaver: A Story of the West African Coast
1895
Adventure, British Literature
The Pirate Slaver: A Story of the West African Coast is a historical novel by Harry Collingwood, first published in 1895. The narrative follows Henry Dugdale, a midshipman on the British warship Barracouta, as he patrols the West African coast to combat Portuguese slave traders. Captured by slavers, Dugdale navigates complex relationships and moral dilemmas while experiencing the harsh realities of the slave trade and the challenges of naval warfare. The book provides a glimpse into the darker aspects of maritime history and the seafaring life during that era.
