The Pedro Gorino

By: Dean, Harry

"The Pedro Gorino" is a compelling autobiographical account of the life and maritime adventures of Captain Harry Dean, an African-American sea captain who navigated the globe during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Central to the narrative is Dean's command of his schooner, the Pedro Gorino, as he travels the coastal waters of Africa and engages in the complex world of international trade. The work provides a rare and insightful perspective on the African diaspora, detailing Dean's ambitious vision for a unified African empire and his deep commitment to the sovereignty and dignity of African peoples.

Through vivid storytelling, Dean recounts his encounters with diverse cultures, the rigors of life at sea, and his navigation of the shifting political landscapes of Southern Africa during the colonial era. Part travelogue and part political testament, "The Pedro Gorino" stands as a significant historical document that captures the early spirit of Pan-Africanism and the daring life of a black mariner. This memoir offers readers a unique window into the intersection of maritime history and the global struggle for racial identity and self-determination.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025332334
• ISBN13: 9781025332338
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"