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The Capture of a Slaver - John Taylor (2013) Summary - 3.83 ⭐️
Book 369: The Capture of a Slaver - John Taylor (2013)
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Book at a glance: The Capture of a Slaver , written by John Taylor Wood and published in 1900, is a historical account detailing the United States Navy's involvement in the suppression of the transatlantic slave trade. Wood, a Confederate naval officer and descendant of prominent U.S. figures, narrates his experience as a midshipman on the brig Porpoise during a mission off the West African coast. The story revolves around the harrowing capture of a slaver, vividly portraying the brutality of the slave trade and the Navy's…
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