02173cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500420014426400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250800260040352011900042953400450161965300230166465300300168765300290171765300290174685600430177599900170181844875UtSlPG20260610134030.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aScott, Michael,d1789-183514aThe Cruise of the Midge (Vol. 1 of 2) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-02-12  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Cruise of the Midge" by Michael Scott is a novel written in the early 19th century. It follows the adventures of young Benjamin Brail, who embarks on a maritime expedition filled with excitement, danger, and humor as he navigates the complexities of trade and maritime life along the African coast. The novel promises a mix of adventure and character-driven storytelling, showcasing Benjamin’s interactions with various figures, including shipmates and local characters.  At the start of the narrative, we meet Benjamin Brail, an adventurous young man eager to escape the confines of his uncle’s counting-house in England. After a mischievous act almost costs him his opportunity to sail, he secures a position aboard a ship headed to trade in Africa. The opening portion sets the scene for his embarkation, detailing his relationships and the challenges he anticipates facing on the perilous seas. As Benjamin's journey begins, the reader is introduced to the rigors of maritime life and the colorful personalities aboard, hinting at the thrilling adventures and significant encounters that await him along the African coastline. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPirates -- Fiction  aSeafaring life -- Fiction  aSlave traders -- Fiction  aCaribbean Sea -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44875  c85714d85714