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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.
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Yoruba Boy Running, Biyi Bandele
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Yoruba Boy Running
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Biyi Bandele
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780063417083
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- 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.