Black Ivory

Black Ivory

R. M. Ballantyne
Држава Сједињене Државе
Језик EN
Епизоде 27
Последња 18.09.2026

Black Ivory is a dramatic audiobook of R. M. Ballantyne's classic novel about the East African slave trade. The story follows two shipwrecked men who become caught up in the brutal realities of human trafficking. It portrays encounters with slave traders, British warships, and the dark journey into a shameful industry. The podcast presents this historical adventure as a serialized listening experience.

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