The Narrative of Robert Adams, A Barbary Captive - Adams, Robert
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Originally published in London in 1816, The Narrative of Robert Adams is an account of the adventures of an African American seaman who survives shipwreck, slavery, and brutal efforts to convert him to Islam, before being ransomed to the British consul. Robert Adams's story is accompanied by contemporary essays and notes ranking his experience in the context of African exploration at the time. The book's introduction examines Adams's contemporary credibility in relation to literary genres of the slave narrative and the Barbary Captivity narrative.

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Originally published in London in 1816, The Narrative of Robert Adams is an account of the adventures of an African American seaman who survives shipwreck, slavery, and brutal efforts to convert him to Islam, before being ransomed to the British consul. Robert Adams's story is accompanied by contemporary essays and notes ranking his experience in the context of African exploration at the time. The book's introduction examines Adams's contemporary credibility in relation to literary genres of the slave narrative and the Barbary Captivity narrative.
Autorenporträt
Robert Adams was raised in Glasgow, Scotland. As a child, he was an avid short-story writer and this carried on into adulthood. He attended Edinburgh College of Art, where he graduated in fine arts. Over the years, he has worked in a number of jobs; including cleaning, bar work, teaching, management and leadership development. Robert has published a business book and numerous articles in business and training magazines, has continued to exhibit his artwork and has published a number of short stories. Fermented Spirits is the first in his series of historical novels.