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Journal of an African Cruiser

Journal of an African Cruiser

Horatio Bridge

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Editorial:
Jamil Jambo
Año de edición:
2026
Materia
Viajes y vacaciones
ISBN:
9781636525853
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Journal of an African Cruiser by Horatio Bridge is a nineteenth-century account of a United States naval voyage along the West African coast. Based on observations made during the cruise, the work describes coastal regions, ports, commerce, local communities, and the broader conditions encountered during maritime travel in Africa.The journal provides historical insight into American naval activities and international efforts to suppress the transatlantic slave trade. Through descriptions of people, places, trade, and life along the African coast, Bridge offers readers a glimpse into West Africa and maritime affairs during the nineteenth century.This book is ideal for readers interested in African history, maritime history, naval expeditions, the history of the slave trade, West African travel accounts, and nineteenth-century exploration literature.

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