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“The ship was bound for the Carolinas; and you must not suppose that I was going to that place merely as an exile. The trade was even then much depressed; since that, and with the rebellion of the colonies and the formation of the United States, it has, of course, come to an end; but in those days of my youth, white men were still sold into slavery on the plantations, and that was the destiny to which my wicked uncle had condemned me.”

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Book:Kidnapped : memoirs of the adventures of David Balfour in the year 1751, written by himself and now set forth / by Robert Louis Stevenson. 1935 [Leather Bound]
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Kidnapped : memoirs of the adventures of David Balfour in the year 1751, written by himself and now set forth / by Robert Louis Stevenson. 1935 [Leather Bound]

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Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson was a 19th-century Scottish novelist, poet, travel writer, and essayist. His works are characterized by adventure and romance, with his most famous novels being 'Treasure Island' and 'The Adventure of the Treasure Island'. Stevenson's works have been beloved by readers and have had a profound impact on literature. more

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