he interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano

The author is baptized-Narrowly escapes drowning-Goes on an expedition to the Mediterranean-Incidents he met with there-Is witness to an engagement between some English and French ships-A particular account of the celebrated engagement between Admiral Boscawen and Mons. The author is carried to Virginia-His distress-Surprise at seeing a picture and a watch-Is bought by Captain Pascal, and sets out for England-His terror during the voyage-Arrives in England-His Wonder at a fall of snow-Is sent to Guernsey and in some time goes on board a ship of war with his master-Some account of the expedition against Louisbourg under the command of Admiral Boscawen in 1758. The author's birth and parentage-His being kidnapped with his sister-Their separation-surprise at meeting again-Are finally separated-Account of the different places and incidents the author met with till his arrival on the coast-The effect the sight of a slave ship had on him-He sails for the West Indies-Horrors of a slave ship-Arrives at Barbadoes, where the cargo is sold and dispersed. The author's account of his country, and their manners and customs-Administration of justice- Embrenche-Marriage ceremony, and public entertainments-Mode of living-Dress-Manufactures Buildings-Commerce Agriculture-War and religion-Superstition of the natives-Funeral ceremonies of the priests or magicians-Curious mode of discovering poison-Some hints concerning the origin of the author's countrymen, with the opinions of different writers on that subject. 'To the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and the Commons of the Parliament of Great Britain.' Proofread and pages added by Jonathan Perry, March 2001. Proofread and posted by Raluca Preotu, August 1999. Scanned and proofread by Kathleen Diekhoff, May 1998. Of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African

He interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano