The Boy John: Story Of A White Slave (1897)

By Howard Lodge

Book Overview

The Boy John: Story Of A White Slave is a novel written by Howard Lodge and published in 1897. The story follows the life of John, a young boy who is kidnapped from his home in England and sold into slavery in Africa. John is forced to work on a plantation owned by a cruel master, where he endures harsh conditions and physical abuse.Despite the hardships he faces, John never loses hope and remains determined to escape and return home. With the help of a kind-hearted slave named Sambo, John finally manages to flee the plantation and embark on a dangerous journey back to England.Throughout the book, Lodge explores themes of slavery, racism, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. The Boy John: Story Of A White Slave is a gripping tale of survival and perseverance that offers a powerful commentary on the injustices of slavery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120731143
• ISBN13: 9781120731142
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"