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Title: The Sea-Witch; Or, The African Quadroon: A Story of the Slave Coast
Credits: Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "The Sea-Witch; Or, The African Quadroon: A Story of the Slave Coast" by Lieutenant Murray is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds amidst the maritime adventures and themes of slavery along the African coast, with Captain Will Ratlin as a pivotal character commanding a ship named "Sea Witch." The narrative begins to explore the social dynamics and complexities of 19th-century maritime life, defining the characters and setting that reflect both the allure and treachery of the sea. The opening of the novel sets the stage with vivid descriptions of the "Sea Witch" as she sails through the ocean, revealing Captain Ratlin's capabilities as a skilled commander and the loyalty of his crew. It introduces themes of honor, duty, and an underlying sense of mystery, as well as the potential challenges and dangers they may face. As Captain Ratlin navigates his ship, conversations among the crew hint at his past experiences and relationships, particularly emphasizing his bond with the enigmatic Maud Leonardo. The narrative hooks the reader with its promises of adventure, moral dilemmas, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of a tumultuous historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ballou, Maturin M. (Maturin Murray), 1820-1895
EBook No.: 4675
Published: Nov 1, 2003
Downloads: 151
Language: English
Subject: Slave trade -- Africa -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Sea-Witch; Or, The African Quadroon: A Story of the Slave Coast
Credits: Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "The Sea-Witch; Or, The African Quadroon: A Story of the Slave Coast" by Lieutenant Murray is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds amidst the maritime adventures and themes of slavery along the African coast, with Captain Will Ratlin as a pivotal character commanding a ship named "Sea Witch." The narrative begins to explore the social dynamics and complexities of 19th-century maritime life, defining the characters and setting that reflect both the allure and treachery of the sea. The opening of the novel sets the stage with vivid descriptions of the "Sea Witch" as she sails through the ocean, revealing Captain Ratlin's capabilities as a skilled commander and the loyalty of his crew. It introduces themes of honor, duty, and an underlying sense of mystery, as well as the potential challenges and dangers they may face. As Captain Ratlin navigates his ship, conversations among the crew hint at his past experiences and relationships, particularly emphasizing his bond with the enigmatic Maud Leonardo. The narrative hooks the reader with its promises of adventure, moral dilemmas, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of a tumultuous historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ballou, Maturin M. (Maturin Murray), 1820-1895
EBook No.: 4675
Published: Nov 1, 2003
Downloads: 151
Language: English
Subject: Slave trade -- Africa -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.