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The Narrative Of Robert Adams: A Sailor Who Was Wrecked On The Western Coast Of Africa, In The Year 1810 (1816)

The Narrative Of Robert Adams: A Sailor Who Was Wrecked On The Western Coast Of Africa, In The Year 1810 (1816)

Adams, Robert
Cock, S.

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ISBN10: 1104919559
ISBN13: 9781104919559
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 278
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.58 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Narrative of Robert Adams is a first-hand account of the experiences of Robert Adams, a sailor who was shipwrecked on the western coast of Africa in the year 1810. Adams was captured by slave traders and sold into slavery, where he spent several years enduring the harsh conditions of the African slave trade. In his narrative, Adams describes his life as a slave, his eventual escape, and his journey back to England. Adams' story is a powerful and moving account of the horrors of the African slave trade, and provides a rare glimpse into the lives of those who were caught up in this brutal system. The book is written in a straightforward and direct style, and is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a dark chapter in human history. First published in 1816, The Narrative of Robert Adams has since become a classic of African literature, and is widely regarded as one of the most important works on the subject of slavery. This edition includes an introduction by a modern scholar, providing context and analysis of Adams' narrative, and making it accessible to a new generation of readers.Was Detained Three Years In Slavery By The Arabs Of The Great Desert, And Resided Several Months In The City Of Tombuctoo.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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