Black Ivory Adventure Among The Slavers Of East Africa (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162655710)

Black Ivory Adventure Among The Slavers Of East Africa is a novel written by R.M. Ballantyne, first published in 1862. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of a young Scottish boy named Harry, who is kidnapped by Arab slave traders and taken to East Africa. There, he is sold into slavery and forced to work on a plantation.Harry is determined to escape and, with the help of a friendly African tribesman named Mbwana, he manages to flee into the wilderness. The two boys face numerous challenges as they make their way through the African bush, including wild animals, hostile tribes, and the ever-present danger of being recaptured by the slavers.As they journey deeper into the heart of Africa, Harry and Mbwana encounter a variety of fascinating people and cultures, from the fierce Maasai warriors to the gentle and hospitable Swahili people. Along the way, they also learn about the horrors of the slave trade and the efforts of British missionaries and government officials to put an end to it.Black Ivory Adventure Among The Slavers Of East Africa is a gripping and exciting tale of adventure, survival, and the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. It is also a powerful indictment of the slave trade and a reminder of the importance of freedom and human dignity.They marched in a long line, fastened to each other by chains and ropes and heavy ""gorees"" or slave-sticks. The latter implements were poles from six to seven feet long, with a fork at the end of each, in which the necks of the men were fitted and secured by means of an iron bolt, passing across the throat and riveted at both ends. To render marching possible with such encumbrances, the men went in couples, one behind the other, so that the slave-stick of the leading man could be tied to the stick of his fellow behind, which was slewed round to the front for the purpose. Their wrists were also tied, some in front, others behind their backs. Secured thus, Hercules himself might have been reduced to obedience, especially if he had felt the frequent sting of the cruel lash that was laid on these captives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert Michael Ballantyne
ISBN-10: 1162655712
ISBN-13: 9781162655710
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 246
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.52d