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Yoruba Boy Running

Autor*innen

Biyi Bandele

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288 Seiten
11 Lesestunden

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Geschichte

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The story follows Samuel Ajayi Crowther, who transforms from a captured boy into a powerful figure against slavery. After being taken by Malian slave traders, his life shifts dramatically from a carefree childhood in Nigeria to the harsh realities of enslavement. Embracing his new identity as Samuel Crowther, he becomes a missionary, linguist, and abolitionist, dedicated to ending the slave trade that devastated his community. The narrative is enriched with Crowther's own writings, offering a multifaceted view of his remarkable journey and impact.