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100	1		_aCollingwood, Harry, _d1851-1922
245	1	2	_aA Middy of the Slave Squadron: A West African Story
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-04-13
508			_aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520			_a"A Middy of the Slave Squadron: A West African Story" by Harry Collingwood is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young midshipman named Richard Fortescue aboard the British corvette "Psyche" as they strive to combat the slave trade off the West African coast around the year 1822. The book delves into the challenges faced by the sailors, both in naval engagements and navigating the treacherous politics of the era. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the oppressive heat and tension aboard the "Psyche" as it lies in wait near the Benin River. The senior midshipman, Richard Fortescue, and the first lieutenant, Mr. Perry, suspect the presence of a nearby vessel engaged in the slave trade. This scene sets the stage for an impending conflict as Fortescue’s cautious observations are infused with a sense of duty and urgency. The chapter establishes the dynamic between the crew members and hints at Fortescue's aspirations and challenges, perfectly capturing the tightly woven atmosphere of naval life amidst the moral complexities of the slave trade. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSailors -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aSlave trade -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aAfrica, West -- Juvenile fiction
700	1		_aMays, D. L.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21070
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