Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano by Olaudah Equiano

Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano by Olaudah Equiano

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This is an autobiography, first published in 1789, of an African slave and his experiences in Africa, the New World and Europe. On gaining freedom he came to Britain and pursued a career as a navigator and was also a tireless fighter against slavery in the British Empire.

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Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano by Olaudah Equiano

First published in 1789, this is an autobiography of an African slave and his experience in Africa, the New World and Europe. Captured in what is present-day Nigeria, Equiano who was also known as Gustavus Vassa the African, was taken to the Americas. On subsequently regaining his freedom he came to Britain and pursued a career as a navigator and tireless fighter in the cause of the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. His travels took him all over the world, including Central America, the Mediterranean and the Arctic. Longman African Classics is a series for established writing from Africa. This book is suitable for those studying at college or university level, but is also designed for the general reader.
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ISBN 13 9780582030701
ISBN 10 0582030706
Title Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano
Author Olaudah Equiano
Series African Classics S
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Pearson Education Limited
Year published 1989-10-18
Number of pages 124
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