The Viceroy of Ouidah (1980)
The Viceroy of Ouidah is a 1980 history book written by Bruce Chatwin.
In this vivid, powerful novel, Chatwin tells of Francisco Manoel de Silva, a poor Brazilian adventurer who sails to Dahomey in West Africa to trade for slaves and amass his fortune. His plans exceed his dreams, and soon he is the Viceroy of Ouidah, master of all slave trading in Dahomey. But the ghastly business of slave trading and the open savagery of life in Dahomey slowly consume Manoel's wealth and sanity.
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What is The Viceroy of Ouidah about?
In this vivid, powerful novel, Chatwin tells of Francisco Manoel de Silva, a poor Brazilian adventurer who sails to Dahomey in West Africa to trade for slaves and amass his fortune. His plans exceed his dreams, and soon he is the Viceroy of Ouidah, master of all slave trading in Dahomey. But the ghastly business of slave trading and the open savagery of life in Dahomey slowly consume Manoel's wealth and sanity.
When was The Viceroy of Ouidah published?
The Viceroy of Ouidah was published in 1980.
Who made The Viceroy of Ouidah?
The Viceroy of Ouidah was written by Bruce Chatwin.