Mayne Reid

The Boy Slaves (eBook, ePUB)

A Riveting Tale of Survival and Resilience in the 19th Century American Frontier

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In the riveting novel 'The Boy Slaves' by Mayne Reid, readers are transported into a world of adventure and danger as they follow the harrowing journey of two young boys who are captured and sold into slavery. Reid's narrative style is vivid and descriptive, immersing the reader in the brutal reality of the slave trade during the 19th century. The book is a powerful commentary on the inhumanity of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit, making it a poignant and thought-provoking read. The author's detailed descriptions of the characters and settings bring the story to life, creating a compelling and emotional reading experience. Mayne Reid, a prolific writer known for his adventure novels, drew inspiration for 'The Boy Slaves' from his own travels and experiences in the Americas. His expertise in storytelling and his deep understanding of human nature are evident throughout the book, adding depth and authenticity to the narrative. Reid's dedication to shedding light on important social issues shines through in this gripping tale of survival and hope. I highly recommend 'The Boy Slaves' to readers who appreciate historical fiction that is both engaging and impactful. Mayne Reid's powerful storytelling and profound insights make this novel a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of the human experience.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 496
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066190712
• Artikelnr.: 58596407

Autorenporträt

Thomas Mayne Reid was an Irish-American author who lived from April 4, 1818, to October 22, 1883. He fought in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). Through his many writings about American life, he has shown how the American states were run, how horrible it was to work as a slave, and how American Indians lived. Adventure books like those by Frederick Marryat and Robert Louis Stevenson were written by "Captain" Reid. Most of the stories took place in the American West, Mexico, South Africa, the Himalayas, and Jamaica. He thought a lot of Lord Byron. His anti-slavery book Quadroon (1856) was turned into a play by Dion Boucicault called The Octoroon (1859), which was put on in New York. Robert Reid was born in the village of Ballyroney, which is near Katesbridge in County Down in Northern Ireland. He is the son of Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid Sr., who is a senior clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, and his wife. Reid set out to become a Presbyterian priest because his father wanted him to. In September 1834, he started at the Royal Belfast Academical Institution. He stayed for four years, but he wasn't motivated to finish school and get his diploma. He taught at a school in Ballyroney after going back to Dublin.