Gannibal
Hugh Barnes
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Gannibal
by Hugh Barnes
Published
2005
Publisher
Profile
Pages
300
ISBN-10
1861973659
Description
In the spring of 1703 a young African boy stepped off a slave ship in Constantinople, the gateway between East and West. Huddling in chains, with other frightened captives, the seven year old claimed to be a prince of Abyssinia, a 'noble Moor' kidnapped and stolen out of Africa. His tragedy was shared by millions of black people caught up in the Islamic slave trade, but his destiny was unique, since Abram Petrovich Gannibal, as he became, was rescued by Peter the Great. In a hybrid of travelogue and detective story, Hugh Barnes combines historical scholarship with a literary imagination to investigate Gannibal's half forgotten African background, perhaps in Ethiopia, perhaps in Chad, before unearthing lost documents and new clues that help to reconstruct the extraordinary life of the first black intellectual in Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Gannibal?
This edition of Gannibal has approximately 300 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Gannibal?
For most readers, Gannibal typically takes between 6h 15m and 4h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 75,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 75,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Gannibal?
The estimated word count for Gannibal is approximately 75,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Gannibal?
Gannibal was written by Hugh Barnes.
When was Gannibal published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.