Black Ivory Adventure Among the Slavers of East Africa

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Black Ivory Adventure Among the Slavers of East Africa

By: Robert Michael Ballantyne

ISBN: 9781161424362

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Black Ivory Adventure Among The Slavers Of East Africa is a novel by R.M. Ballantyne that follows the story of a young man named Allan Quartermain who embarks on a dangerous journey to East Africa in search of ivory. Along the way, he encounters a group of ruthless slavers who capture and sell men, women, and children into slavery. Quartermain is appalled by the cruelty he witnesses and becomes determined to put an end to the slave trade. With the help of a group of native allies, he sets out to rescue the slaves and bring the slavers to justice. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and suspense, as Quartermain navigates the treacherous terrain of East Africa and battles against the forces of evil. Black Ivory Adventure Among The Slavers Of East Africa is a gripping tale of heroism and bravery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.