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Kingston, William Henry Giles
1814
1880
Kingston, W. H. G.
Kingston, W.H.G.
Skinner, E. F.
The Two Supercargoes; Or, Adventures in Savage Africa
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
"The Two Supercargoes; Or, Adventures in Savage Africa" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical adventure novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around two young men who serve as supercargoes, responsible for overseeing cargo on a trading journey along the African coast during a time of limited knowledge about the region. The narrative hints at themes of danger, treasure, and the moral implications surrounding the slave trade, providing a backdrop for the characters' journey of discovery. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the bustling office of a Liverpool merchant firm where discussions of ship arrivals and the recent tragic losses of the crew of the "Arrow" unfold. Key characters such as Harry Bracewell, a kind-hearted clerk, and Nicholas Swab, the steadfast and morally compromised partner, set the stage for the story’s exploration of the complexities surrounding commerce and morality. As they learn about the arrival of the "Arrow" and the mystery surrounding the death of her crew, the stage is set for impending adventure as Harry and a colleague prepare to take on the role of supercargoes on this significant journey, navigating not just the waters, but the implications of their actions on the dark realities of the time, including piracy and the slave trade. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
Africa -- Juvenile fiction
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Slave trade -- Juvenile fiction
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Africa
Category: Historical Novels
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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