Black Ivory

Black Ivory

Robert Michael Ballantyne

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Historia de África
ISBN:
9781278957562
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'Black Ivory: A Tale of Adventure Among The Slavers Of East Africa' is a thrilling historical adventure by Robert Michael Ballantyne, transporting readers to the heart of 19th-century East Africa. This gripping narrative plunges into the dangerous world of the slave trade, depicting its brutal realities through the eyes of characters caught in its web. Ballantyne’s vivid storytelling brings to life the landscapes and cultures of the region, offering a compelling glimpse into a dark chapter of history. The novel combines high-stakes action with moral reflection, making it a captivating read for anyone interested in historical fiction and tales of courage and resilience in the face of adversity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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