Samboe; or, The African Boy

Name: Samboe; or, The African Boy
Author: Mary Ann Hedge

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Yes — read Samboe; or, The African Boy by Mary Ann Hedge in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: C1
Length: 16 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

An African boy’s journey unfolds against the brutal backdrop of the slave trade, revealing the harrowing realities of bondage and the enduring hope for freedom amid cruelty and oppression. Explore a powerful call to humanity and justice through his eyes.

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