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Pascoe, Prince of Gobir
By Ken Lupton
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Description
Lupton draws on writings of contemporary explorers and on an unpublished 15-page manuscript written in 1823, saying how he found it. He flavours the narrative with his experience of working for 35 years in Nigeria, and his imagination.
Action packed,including Pascoe's seven marriages, travelling blocked by slavers, a poison ordeal, escape form captivity and encountering pirates. Striking characters include The Fat Man who steals all the food, the Widow Zuma, the Elderly Lady Elephant,the sea captain who answers an appeal for help by swearing, the chief who never pays his debts, and finally his poisoner.Although coming after 1807 when Britain ended its slave trade, slavery pervades the book, up to Lupton having his hair cut in 1964 by a man born as a Portuguese slave.
This book may appeal to anyone interested in old Africa or in personal relations with a racial aspect.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
364
Release Date:
2010-01-16
Publication Date:
2009-12-10
Publisher:
AuthorHouse UK
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1438929455
ISBN13:
9781438929453
Weight:
591 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
21 cm
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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
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