Publisher's Synopsis
""Slave Catching in the Indian Ocean: A Record of Naval Experiences"" is a book written by Philip Howard Colomb in 1873. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences as a naval officer in the Indian Ocean during the 19th century. Colomb describes the slave trade in the region and the efforts of the British Navy to suppress it. He provides a firsthand account of the challenges and dangers faced by the Navy in their efforts to capture slave ships and free the enslaved individuals on board. The book also includes descriptions of the geography, climate, and cultures of the Indian Ocean region, as well as insights into the political and economic factors that contributed to the persistence of the slave trade. Overall, ""Slave Catching in the Indian Ocean"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a dark period in the history of the region and the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
