Journal of an African Cruiser Comprising Sketches of the Canaries, the Cape De Verds, Liberia, Madeira, Sierra Leone, and Other Places of Interest on the West Coast of Africa

"Journal of an African Cruiser" by Horatio Bridge is a 19th-century travelogue recounting a naval voyage to locations like Liberia and the Canary Islands. The book documents the author's experiences, from leaving New York and facing the harsh realities of maritime life like sickness and death, to observing the socio-political conditions of West African communities and colonial relationships. Bridge's narrative captures both the thrill of exploration and his own personal reflections on the morality of colonialism and the lives of the people he encounters, while also offering glimpses into the diverse backgrounds and personal stories of his fellow crew members.