My Kalulu, Prince, King and Slave: A Story of Central Africa by Henry M. Stanley

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Author Stanley, Henry M. (Henry Morton), 1841-1904
Illustrator Harral, Horace
Illustrator Zwecker, Johann Baptist, 1814-1876
Title My Kalulu, Prince, King and Slave: A Story of Central Africa
Note Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "My Kalulu, Prince, King and Slave: A Story of Central Africa" by Henry M. Stanley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores the experiences of Selim, the son of a noble Arab named Sheikh Amer, as he embarks on an expedition to Central Africa with a group of Arab traders. The story hints at themes of adventure, cultural encounters, and the dynamics of power and slavery in the context of the historical backdrop of the Arab presence in Africa. The opening of the book introduces Sheikh Amer and his beautiful wife, Amina, as they discuss their plans for an expedition to a land called Rua, driven by desires for wealth through ivory and slaves. Selim, eager to prove his manhood and join his father, is depicted as both impetuous and thoughtful, particularly in his conversations with Amina, who is torn between her love for her son and her fear for his safety. The vivid portrayals of characters and their relationships set the stage for an exploration of the complexities of family loyalty, adventure, and the moral implications of slavery in this historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Slavery -- Fiction
Subject Africa, Central -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 32923
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 29, 2010
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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