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Slave Catching In The Indian Ocean: A Record Of Naval Experiences (1873)

Slave Catching In The Indian Ocean: A Record Of Naval Experiences (1873)

Colomb, Philip Howard

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ISBN10: 1165947463
ISBN13: 9781165947461
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 558
Weight: 1.62
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Slave Catching In The Indian Ocean: A Record Of Naval Experiences (1873) is a non-fiction book written by Philip Howard Colomb. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences as a naval officer involved in combating the slave trade in the Indian Ocean during the 19th century. The book provides a historical perspective on the British efforts to suppress the slave trade in the Indian Ocean, which was a major hub for the transportation of slaves from East Africa to the Middle East and beyond.The book covers a range of topics related to the slave trade, including the methods used by slave traders to capture and transport slaves, the conditions in which slaves were kept, and the efforts of the British Navy to intercept slave ships and free the slaves. The author also provides insights into the political and economic factors that drove the slave trade, as well as the cultural and social context in which it operated.The book is based on the author's personal experiences and observations, as well as on official reports and other primary sources. It is written in a clear and engaging style that makes it accessible to a wide audience, including scholars, students, and general readers interested in the history of slavery and the British Navy. Overall, Slave Catching In The Indian Ocean: A Record Of Naval Experiences (1873) is an important historical document that sheds light on a dark chapter in human history and the efforts of those who fought to end it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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