By David Flint
Captain Henry Powell knew of his existence, and the way he and his father labored for years at the docks, and not had whatever. Captain Henry Powell could take Thomas to Barbados to begin a brand new lifestyles, to start a brand new cost, yet little did they either quickly research that they, and their shut buddies will be driven off this island, and feature the political turmoil threaten their new came across freedom.
What destiny used to be there for Thomas, and his small band of dependable buddies after they have been despatched to sea, they usually all have heard of a spot referred to as the Carolina's, and the way could they get there! Their adventures at sea may in time convey them to the lowlands of Carolina, and the way could they survive?
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