Journal Of An African Cruiser Comprising Sketches Of The Canaries, The Cape De Verds, Liberia, Madei

""A Journal Of An African Cruiser"" is a travelogue written by Horatio Bridge, detailing his experiences as a naval officer on a journey along the West Coast of Africa in the mid-19th century. The book is divided into chapters, each dedicated to a different location, including the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Liberia, Madeira, and Sierra Leone. Bridge provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters, as well as his observations on the slave trade and colonialism in the region. The book also includes illustrations and maps to aid in the reader's understanding of the locations discussed. Overall, ""A Journal Of An African Cruiser"" offers a unique perspective on the West African coast during a time of significant historical change.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.