The Pirate Slaver: A Story of the West African Coast

"The Pirate Slaver: A Story of the West African Coast" by Harry Collingwood is a historical adventure set in the late 1800s that plunges into the world of anti-slavery naval operations off West Africa. Meet Henry Dugdale, a young officer aboard a British warship, as he is thrust into a mission targeting Portuguese slave traders. After being captured by slavers, Henry forms an unexpected connection with the captain’s son amidst dangerous naval escapades. The narrative starts with the crew of the Barracouta, near the Congo River, receiving directives to combat illegal slave trading; our protagonist experiences naval battles firsthand when their ship captures a brig full of slaves, which highlights the horrific realities of the slave trade, as well as explores the bonds and moral problems experienced by the crew amidst increased hostilities at sea.