The black barque: a tale of the pirate slave-ship Gentle Hand on her last African cruise: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The black barque: a tale of the pirate slave-ship Gentle Hand on her last African cruise is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hains, T. Jenkins (Thornton Jenkins) (1866–1953).
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"The Black Barque" by T. Jenkins Hains is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around themes of piracy, adventure, and the moral complexities of slavery, as experienced by a young sailor named John Heywood. The narrative begins with Heywood, who is navigating the tumultuous life of a sailor in post-war Europe, seeking a new opportunity at sea. The opening of the book introduces John Heywood as he reflects on his previous experiences on the ship "Washington" and describes his arrival in Havre, where he encounters men adrift due to the aftermath of war. After a series of confrontations and misunderstandings, he finds himself tricked into signing onto a ship called the "Gentle Hand", led by the morally ambiguous Captain Howard. The narrative hints at a darker purpose behind their voyage, intertwined with the slave trade, as we learn that Howard is a notorious former pirate. As Heywood meets other crew members and begins to navigate his new life aboard, the stage is set for a gripping tale of adventure and ethical dilemmas.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The black barque: a tale of the pirate slave-ship Gentle Hand on her last African cruise
- Author credits: Hains, T. Jenkins (Thornton Jenkins) (1866–1953)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- African Americans -- Fiction
- Enslaved persons -- Fiction
- Historical fiction
- Pirates -- Fiction
- Sea stories
- Slave ships -- Fiction
- Slave trade -- Fiction
- Slave traders -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
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