A Middy in Command: A Tale of the Slave Squadron

"A Middy in Command: A Tale of the Slave Squadron" by Harry Collingwood is an adventurous story about a young officer in the British Royal Navy fighting against the slave trade. The book dives into the challenges, naval battles, and ethical questions that come up in the fight against slavery. The story kicks off with the main character, Mr. Grenvile, chasing ships that are thought to be run by slave traders off the coast of the Congo. Readers will encounter a world filled with sailing ships, intense chases, and the realities of life in the navy while the protagonist and the crew of the "Shark" work to stop the slave trade.