The Two Supercargoes; Or, Adventures in Savage Africa

"The Two Supercargoes; Or, Adventures in Savage Africa" by W.H.G. Kingston tells the tale of two young supercargoes who sail along the African coast during the early 1800s, a time when much of the continent was uncharted territory for outsiders. Set against the backdrop of bustling Liverpool merchant firms and tragic shipwrecks, the story introduces Harry Bracewell, a good-natured clerk, and Nicholas Swab, a partner with questionable ethics. As they unravel the mystery surrounding the "Arrow" and the death of its crew, Harry and his colleague embark on a journey filled with peril, tempting treasures, and complex moral dilemmas tied to the slave trade, forcing them to confront the dangerous realities of commerce and morality.