Ned Garth; Or, Made Prisoner in Africa: A Tale of the Slave Trade: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Ned Garth; Or, Made Prisoner in Africa: A Tale of the Slave Trade: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Ned Garth; Or, Made Prisoner in Africa: A Tale of the Slave Trade is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–1880).
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"Ned Garth; Or, Made Prisoner in Africa: A Tale of the Slave Trade" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The tale follows young Edward Garth and his uncle, Lieutenant Pack, as they navigate the treacherous seas and confront the horrors of the slave trade. The story begins with a gripping scene of the pair witnessing a ship in distress, setting the stage for themes of bravery, family bonds, and the struggle against injustice. At the start of the novel, Edward and Lieutenant Pack are on a cliff in southern England when they spot a ship, presumably a brig, that is in trouble due to rough seas. The scene is filled with urgency as they attempt to summon help for the ship's crew while reflecting on their long-standing connection to the ocean and its hazards. Their kind-hearted nature is emphasized through their mission to deliver aid to an injured fisherman. As the narrative unfolds, a shipwreck leads them to rescue a shipwrecked gentleman named Mr. Farrance, who shares an incredible tale of survival linked to the slave trade, further intertwining Edward's fate with the larger issues of humanity and morality.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Ned Garth; Or, Made Prisoner in Africa: A Tale of the Slave Trade
- Author credits: Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–1880)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
- Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
- Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
- Slave trade -- Juvenile fiction
- Slavery -- Juvenile fiction
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- Africa
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
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