"The African Trader; or, The Adventures of Harry Bayford" by W.H.G. Kingston is a tale set in the 1800s where young Harry Bayford faces hardship and loss, setting sail for Africa after his father's death leaves his family in poverty. Joining the brigantine "Chieftain" under Captain Willis, Harry confronts dangers such as disease and ship fires while searching for his old nurse's son, Cheebo, and battling a ruthless slave trader. Throughout the voyage, Harry's resolve to support his sisters and honor his family pushes him through perilous circumstances, leading to a transformation amidst the trials of sea trade and the challenges of the colonial world.
The African Trader; Or, The Adventures of Harry Bayford
By William Henry Giles Kingston
Orphaned and impoverished, a young man voyages to Africa, braving deadly disease, raging fires, and merciless slavers, driven by the hope of finding a lost boy and securing his family's future.
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About the AuthorWilliam Henry Giles Kingston, often credited as W. H. G. Kingston, was an English writer of boys' adventure novels.
William Henry Giles Kingston, often credited as W. H. G. Kingston, was an English writer of boys' adventure novels.
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