Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 182 Ballou, Maturin M. (Maturin Murray) 1820 1895 Murray, Lieutenant Forester, Frank Ballou, M. M. (Maturin Murray) Ballou, Maturin Murray The Sea-Witch; Or, The African Quadroon: A Story of the Slave Coast Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines. "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 ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Slave trade -- Africa -- Fiction PS Text Africa Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: Novels 384831 2025-08-02T12:22:56.933669 text/html 373918 2020-12-28T05:43:40 text/html 237851 2025-08-02T12:23:04.883646 application/epub+zip 242225 2025-08-02T12:23:00.327640 application/epub+zip 216421 2025-08-02T12:22:59.069646 application/epub+zip 519062 2025-08-02T12:23:08.277610 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 504505 2025-08-02T12:23:04.089637 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 401870 2022-09-03T03:51:02.625367 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 355162 2025-08-02T12:22:55.939703 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 354936 2020-12-28T05:43:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18888 2025-08-02T12:23:08.403590 application/rdf+xml 24867 2025-08-02T12:22:59.618640 image/jpeg 4659 2025-08-02T12:22:59.329651 image/jpeg 137114 2020-12-28T05:43:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 134899 2020-12-28T05:43:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 235104 2025-08-02T12:22:56.963668 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia