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Shame & Glory Saga #1
Slave Ship
A major novel of the American slave trade that annihilates the myths of black African docility and white humanity on an unforgettable nightmare voyage that takes the reader into the hearts and minds and private hells of the slavers as well as the enslaved.
At a time when nearly every civilized nation, including the United States, had outlawed the trade, the American flag still flew from the masts of hundreds of slaving ships off the west coast of Africa. Aboard one such ship, the Jubilation, is Captain Edward Horneby, a quietly lethal man for whom slaving is a way of life and a chance to play God. Below decks, in a hold overflowing with degradation and death, is Osai Adoko, a proud Ashanti warrior who waits to prove that chains do not make a man a slave.
And there are Hollister and Dunbar—one, a sadistic youth who uses slaves to cure his boredom; the other, a sensitive journalist traveling incognito who intends to expose the atrocities of the trade, yet is forced himself into becoming the owner of a beautiful child-woman.A major novel of the American slave trade that annihilates the myths of black African docility and white humanity on an unforgettable nightmare voyage that takes the reader into the hearts and minds and private hells of the slavers as well as the enslaved.
At a time when nearly every civilized nation, including the United States, had outlawed the trade, the American flag still flew from the masts of hundreds of slaving ships off the west coast of Africa. Aboard one such ship, the Jubilation, is Captain Edward Horneby, a quietly lethal man for whom slaving is a way of life and a chance to play God. Below decks, in a hold overflowing with degradation and death, is Osai Adoko, a proud Ashanti warrior who waits to prove that chains do not make a man a slave.
And there are Hollister and Dunbar—one, a sadistic youth who uses slaves to cure his boredom; the other, a sensitive journalist traveling incognito who intends to expose the atrocities of the trade, yet is forced himself into becoming the owner of a beautiful child-woman.
The action moves swiftly, from a ruinous jungle slave factory to an opulent African court, from a bizarre shore leave, to a bloody sea battle, to rampant depravity aboard the Jubilation itself. With mounting tension between whites and blacks, the book builds toward a brilliant, horrifying climax. Jerrold Mundis brings an era of shame into true perspective in a novel of startlingly powerful significance.
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Praise for Slave Ship:
“A superior adventure yarn, but not for the squeamish. The action is quick, gory and rings with verisimilitude. Hair-raising adventure on the high seas.”
—Publishers Weekly
“The dramatic actions snap along with sea battles, slave rebellions, and moral conflicts, all played out by thoroughly believable characters and building to a shattering climax.”
—Library Journal
OVER 4 MILLION JERROLD MUNDIS PRINT-BOOKS SOLD!
At a time when nearly every civilized nation, including the United States, had outlawed the trade, the American flag still flew from the masts of hundreds of slaving ships off the west coast of Africa. Aboard one such ship, the Jubilation, is Captain Edward Horneby, a quietly lethal man for whom slaving is a way of life and a chance to play God. Below decks, in a hold overflowing with degradation and death, is Osai Adoko, a proud Ashanti warrior who waits to prove that chains do not make a man a slave.
And there are Hollister and Dunbar—one, a sadistic youth who uses slaves to cure his boredom; the other, a sensitive journalist traveling incognito who intends to expose the atrocities of the trade, yet is forced himself into becoming the owner of a beautiful child-woman.A major novel of the American slave trade that annihilates the myths of black African docility and white humanity on an unforgettable nightmare voyage that takes the reader into the hearts and minds and private hells of the slavers as well as the enslaved.
At a time when nearly every civilized nation, including the United States, had outlawed the trade, the American flag still flew from the masts of hundreds of slaving ships off the west coast of Africa. Aboard one such ship, the Jubilation, is Captain Edward Horneby, a quietly lethal man for whom slaving is a way of life and a chance to play God. Below decks, in a hold overflowing with degradation and death, is Osai Adoko, a proud Ashanti warrior who waits to prove that chains do not make a man a slave.
And there are Hollister and Dunbar—one, a sadistic youth who uses slaves to cure his boredom; the other, a sensitive journalist traveling incognito who intends to expose the atrocities of the trade, yet is forced himself into becoming the owner of a beautiful child-woman.
The action moves swiftly, from a ruinous jungle slave factory to an opulent African court, from a bizarre shore leave, to a bloody sea battle, to rampant depravity aboard the Jubilation itself. With mounting tension between whites and blacks, the book builds toward a brilliant, horrifying climax. Jerrold Mundis brings an era of shame into true perspective in a novel of startlingly powerful significance.
~~
Praise for Slave Ship:
“A superior adventure yarn, but not for the squeamish. The action is quick, gory and rings with verisimilitude. Hair-raising adventure on the high seas.”
—Publishers Weekly
“The dramatic actions snap along with sea battles, slave rebellions, and moral conflicts, all played out by thoroughly believable characters and building to a shattering climax.”
—Library Journal
OVER 4 MILLION JERROLD MUNDIS PRINT-BOOKS SOLD!
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264 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1969
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56 books13 followersAlso writes under pseudonyms Robert Calder and Eric Corder.
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September 22, 2021
This book was disturbing. The violence is prolific. I have read this ilk before, so I could keep reading. But, it happens over and over for no more reason than to read more graphic scenes. There is a story here. Some of it quite good but alas there is very little character development. The author teases us with some grasping interactions. A hook is used here and there to keep us moving through the read.
I was especially intrigued when the sea captain allows the new sailor the right to buy his slave. We are left wondering why. Then there is the plight of the captain himself, looking for a lost love. He finds a replacement, or does he? Unfortunately none of these events are developed very much. What we have is more and brutality, more blood and a lot more gore. This is especially so in the last 1/4 of the novel.
The ending is too bizarre, to be credible.
This is book #1 of a series of novels. I do not think I will continue with them. There are too many other books with more promise on my "to read" shelf.
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I was especially intrigued when the sea captain allows the new sailor the right to buy his slave. We are left wondering why. Then there is the plight of the captain himself, looking for a lost love. He finds a replacement, or does he? Unfortunately none of these events are developed very much. What we have is more and brutality, more blood and a lot more gore. This is especially so in the last 1/4 of the novel.
The ending is too bizarre, to be credible.
This is book #1 of a series of novels. I do not think I will continue with them. There are too many other books with more promise on my "to read" shelf.
sigh
July 8, 2018
Interesting but pretty graphic and gory
This is the first book in the series. It is pretty gory and very graphic in great detail about how the slaves were treated on a slave ship. I wasn't sure if I was going to keep reading it after the first graphic scene but I am glad that's did. The men that worked the slave ships basically felt like the slaves were actually lower than animals and they were treated as such. The men had no feelings or respect for anyone, their fellow mates included, and turned all feelings off. The captain and ship doctor, I think, had some real mental issues due to previous losses of loved ones. I am going to continue reading the next blood in this series and hope it is as good as the first.
This is the first book in the series. It is pretty gory and very graphic in great detail about how the slaves were treated on a slave ship. I wasn't sure if I was going to keep reading it after the first graphic scene but I am glad that's did. The men that worked the slave ships basically felt like the slaves were actually lower than animals and they were treated as such. The men had no feelings or respect for anyone, their fellow mates included, and turned all feelings off. The captain and ship doctor, I think, had some real mental issues due to previous losses of loved ones. I am going to continue reading the next blood in this series and hope it is as good as the first.
March 21, 2020
This book was a eyeopener, hilarious (once you got in to the characters) and there was a ounce of romance the cover of the book could kind of lead you on. But the characters Liana and Dunbar had a major language barrier one couldn't understand the other. Then the ending was tragic but I loved hearing everyone's point of view and by far when speaking on the subject of slavery the brutal truth was revealed in this narrative. I would definitely purchase another book from this author
February 13, 2015
I'm off to buy the next one
I shouldn't try to write an author's book for him, so I won't. There's plenty of shame and glory in Slave Ship, though perhaps more shame than glory. There's tragedy of almost Shakespearean or operatic proportions, as well. Every character I had grown to love, respect, or admire--dead by the last page, and even a few I felt redeemable as well. I usually enjoy finding out what happens next. I cannot do that with this series. But I am going to buy the next book anyhow, because Slave Ship put a human face on the horrors of slavery the way no history book could.
I shouldn't try to write an author's book for him, so I won't. There's plenty of shame and glory in Slave Ship, though perhaps more shame than glory. There's tragedy of almost Shakespearean or operatic proportions, as well. Every character I had grown to love, respect, or admire--dead by the last page, and even a few I felt redeemable as well. I usually enjoy finding out what happens next. I cannot do that with this series. But I am going to buy the next book anyhow, because Slave Ship put a human face on the horrors of slavery the way no history book could.
January 15, 2015
Jerrold Mundis. Brilliant.
Slave Ship.
This book is not for the faint hearted, it is as the title suggests about a slave ship carrying the poor slaves to find their new owners. Your following a ship called The Jubilation and its crew. This ship travels to the west coast of Africa to do its trading. During the journey it has to overcome all sorts of issues, so well described by the author. I am sure like me you will enjoy this book.
5 stars. 15 January 2015.
Slave Ship.
This book is not for the faint hearted, it is as the title suggests about a slave ship carrying the poor slaves to find their new owners. Your following a ship called The Jubilation and its crew. This ship travels to the west coast of Africa to do its trading. During the journey it has to overcome all sorts of issues, so well described by the author. I am sure like me you will enjoy this book.
5 stars. 15 January 2015.
January 9, 2014
Aivee Mathaa Kharaab Kar Ditaa ..
Read completely for my interest in Slaves, otherwise, this one isn't worth-reading.. Old Story!
Read completely for my interest in Slaves, otherwise, this one isn't worth-reading.. Old Story!
January 23, 2015
This is very graphic and not for the faint hearted. it's very insightful and paints a very good picture about the voyages on a slave ship.
brilliant reading, avoid if you have a weak stomach.
brilliant reading, avoid if you have a weak stomach.
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