""Six Months Service In The African Blockade: From April To October, 1848, In Command Of H.M.S. Bonetta"" is a historical book written by Frederick Edwyn Forbes. The book describes the author's experience as the commander of the British ship, H.M.S. Bonetta, during the African Blockade that took place from April to October 1848. The book provides a detailed account of Forbes' journey along the African coast, where he was tasked with intercepting and capturing slave ships that were transporting enslaved Africans to ...
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""Six Months Service In The African Blockade: From April To October, 1848, In Command Of H.M.S. Bonetta"" is a historical book written by Frederick Edwyn Forbes. The book describes the author's experience as the commander of the British ship, H.M.S. Bonetta, during the African Blockade that took place from April to October 1848. The book provides a detailed account of Forbes' journey along the African coast, where he was tasked with intercepting and capturing slave ships that were transporting enslaved Africans to the Americas. The author describes the challenges he faced during the blockade, including harsh weather conditions, difficult navigation, and encounters with hostile African tribes. Forbes also provides insight into the daily life of sailors on board the H.M.S. Bonetta, including their duties, routines, and interactions with other crew members. He also discusses the political and social context of the African Blockade, including the abolitionist movement and the British government's efforts to end the transatlantic slave trade. Overall, ""Six Months Service In The African Blockade: From April To October, 1848, In Command Of H.M.S. Bonetta"" is a fascinating historical account of a significant period in British naval history, and sheds light on the complex and often brutal nature of the African slave trade.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.
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