The Slave Dealer Of The Coanza: A Naval Story (1874)

By Samuel Whitchurch Sadler

Book Overview

The Slave Dealer Of The Coanza: A Naval Story is a novel written by S. W. Sadler and published in 1874. The book follows the story of a young British naval officer named Frank Mildmay, who is sent on a mission to stop the slave trade on the coast of West Africa. Mildmay's ship, the HMS Eclipse, is tasked with intercepting a notorious slave dealer named Zamba, who operates out of the Coanza River.As Mildmay and his crew navigate the treacherous waters of the Coanza, they encounter a variety of challenges, including hostile tribes, treacherous currents, and Zamba's well-armed fleet of slave ships. Along the way, Mildmay forms a close bond with a young African boy named Mokamba, who becomes his trusted ally in the fight against Zamba and the slave trade.The Slave Dealer Of The Coanza is a gripping tale of adventure, courage, and heroism, set against the backdrop of one of the darkest chapters in human history. Through the eyes of Frank Mildmay and his crew, readers are transported to a world of danger and intrigue, where the fight for justice and freedom is a constant struggle.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: 1104785412
• ISBN13: 9781104785413
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"