Ned Garth; Or, Made Prisoner in Africa: A Tale of the Slave Trade

"Ned Garth; Or, Made Prisoner in Africa: A Tale of the Slave Trade" by William Henry Giles Kingston, is a historical novel that throws the reader into a young man's fight against the injustice of the slave trade. Beginning with Edward Garth and his uncle, Lieutenant Pack, spotting a ship struggling against a storm, the story quickly establishes a world of danger and courage. Their attempts to help the ship and an injured fisherman highlight their good hearts and connection to the sea, only to have their lives changed forever by the rescue of Mr. Farrance, a shipwrecked survivor, who leads them to the horrors of the slave trade. The novel vividly explores the themes of bravery, family and the fight against the immoral slave trade.