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The African Trader Or, The Adventures of Harry Bayford
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ISBN10: 9369074732
ISBN13: 9789369074730
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Jan 1 2025
Pages: 62
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.15 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789369074730
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Jan 1 2025
Pages: 62
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.15 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The African Trader Or, The Adventures of Harry Bayford by W.H.G. Kingston is a novel focusing on a young man s journey of personal transformation against a backdrop of hardship. After the death of his father and the loss of his family fortune, the protagonist embarks on a voyage to Africa as a trader. At the novel s outset, we learn of his tragic backstory: returning from school, Harry finds his father has passed, and his family s wealth has vanished. Left with his sisters and no means of support, he chooses to join a sea voyage to Africa on the brigantine Chieftain. Along the way, Harry faces numerous challenges, including an outbreak of yellow fever among the crew, a confrontation with a slave trader, and a series of unfortunate events, including disease and fire aboard the ship. Throughout this perilous journey, Harry's drive to restore his family s honor and help his sisters propels him forward. The novel explores themes of loss, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of sea trade and colonialism, ultimately depicting Harry s growth as he faces both external dangers and internal struggles.
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