Comprising Sketches of the Canaries, the Cape De Verds, Liberia, Madeira, Sierra Leone, and Other Places of Interest on the West Coast of Africa Bridge, Horatio 1806-1893 creator Hawthorne, Nathaniel 1804-1864 text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Journal of an African Cruiser" by Horatio Bridge is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work captures the author's observations and experiences during a naval cruise along the West Coast of Africa, including various locations such as the Canary Islands, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. The narrative reflects the complexities of colonial interactions, the socio-political dynamics of the time, and the condition of native societies, particularly focusing on Liberia and its prospects. The opening of the book details the author's departure from New York, capturing the excitement and uncertainty of maritime life. Bridge shares his initial experiences aboard the ship, including encounters with a sick crew member, a burial at sea, and the arrival at Santa Cruz in the Canary Islands. He reflects on the diverse backgrounds of his shipmates, hinting at deeper stories and personal histories, such as that of a sailor involved in a tragic love affair. The account vividly sets the stage for a journey that intertwines exploration with reflections on morality, colonialism, and the lives of those in the regions visited. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-04-01 Text file produced by Eric Eldred, S.R. Ellison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified Africa, West -- Description and travel Bridge, Horatio, 1806-1893 DT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7937 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7937 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133214.0 7937