Maturin Murray Ballou

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The Sea-Witch Or, The African Quadroon A Story of the Slave Coast

Beschreibung

"The Sea-Witch: Or, The African Quadroon" by Maturin Murray Ballou is a compelling narrative that unfolds towards the harrowing backdrop of the Slave Coast, delving into the complexities of human relationships, racial tensions, and the hunt for freedom. The tale revolves around the life of a young African quadroon named Imbra. Born into the merciless confines of slavery, Imbra's adventure is marked through problem and resilience. As she grapples with the harsh realities of her life, she will become entangled in a web of love, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of liberty. Maturin Murray Ballou skillfully navigates the intricacies of the Slave Coast, portray a vivid photograph of the hard and frequently brutal situations faced by using the ones ensnared within the shackles of bondage. Against this grim backdrop, the narrative explores issues of human endurance, the indomitable spirit of individuals searching for freedom, and the ethical dilemmas associated with the organization of slavery. "The Sea-Witch" isn't always merely a tale of struggling however additionally a testament to the electricity of the human spirit within the face of adversity. Ballou's storytelling captivates readers, immersing them in a global wherein braveness, love, and the relentless pursuit of freedom converge at the shorelines of the African Slave Coast.

Autor

Maturin Murray Ballou was a writer and publisher in nineteenth-century Boston, Massachusetts. He co-founded Gleason's Pictorial, served as the first editor of the Boston Daily Globe, and wrote a number of travel books and works of fiction. Ballou was born in Boston in 1820 to Hosea Ballou and Ruth Washburn. He attended The English High School and, although passing the Harvard College entrance exam, he did not enroll. On September 15, 1839, he married Mary Anne Roberts, and their offspring included Murray Roberts Ballou. Beginning in 1838, Ballou wrote for the Olive Branch, a weekly newspaper published in Boston. In 1851, Ballou and Frederick Gleason founded Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, a weekly newspaper. It was inspired by the Illustrated London News. The first issue, published on May 3, 1851, stated: "The purpose of this paper is to give, in the most elegant and accessible style, a weekly literary melange of noteworthy events of the day. Its columns feature unique stories, sketches, and poetry by the best American authors, as well as the best of domestic and foreign news, all seasoned with wit and humor." In November 1854, Ballou bought out Gleason and renamed the periodical Ballou's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 154
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 203g
• ISBN-13: 9789361426148
• ISBN-10: 9361426141
• Artikelnr.: 70104514