Went to the Devil
Anthony J. Connors
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Went to the Devil
Published
2019
Publisher
University of Massachusetts Press
Pages
208
ISBN-13
9781613766538
Description
"Edward Davoll was a respected New Bedford whaling captain in an industry at its peak in the 1850s. But mid-career, disillusioned with whaling, desperately lonely at sea, and experiencing financial problems, he turned to the slave trade, with disastrous results. Why would a man of good reputation, in a city known for its racial tolerance and Quaker-inspired abolitionism, risk engagement with this morally repugnant industry? In this riveting biography, Anthony J. Connors explores this question by detailing not only the troubled, adventurous life of this man but also the turbulent times in which he lived. Set in an era of social and political fragmentation and impending civil war, when changes in maritime law and the economics of whaling emboldened slaving agents to target captains and their vessels for the illicit trade, Davoll's story reveals the deadly combination of greed and racial antipathy that encouraged otherwise principled Americans to participate in the African slave trade"--
Subjects
The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African
Gone With the Wind
Extradition laws and treaties, United States
The Big Bad Wolf
Treaties, etc
To Be a Slave (Plus)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Went to the Devil?
This edition of Went to the Devil has approximately 208 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 Went to the Devil?
For most readers, Went to the Devil typically takes between 4h 20m and 2h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 52,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 52,000 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 Went to the Devil?
The estimated word count for Went to the Devil is approximately 52,000 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 Went to the Devil?
Went to the Devil was written by Anthony J. Connors.
When was Went to the Devil published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.