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100 1 _aBridge, Horatio,
_d1806-1893
245 1 0 _aJournal of an African Cruiser :
_bComprising Sketches of the Canaries, the Cape De Verds, Liberia, Madeira, Sierra Leone, and Other Places of Interest on the West Coast of Africa
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-04-01
508 _aText file produced by Eric Eldred, S.R. Ellison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrica, West -- Description and travel
653 _aBridge, Horatio, 1806-1893
700 1 _aHawthorne, Nathaniel,
_d1804-1864
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7937
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