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Forced to convert to Islam, fight in perilous desert campaigns, and navigate the treacherous political intrigues of the Sultan's court, Pellow's life became a desperate struggle to reclaim his freedom. His gripping firsthand narrative vividly portrays the harsh realities of the Barbary slave trade, the unsettling splendour and cruelty of Moorish rulers, and the unyielding human spirit that kept hope alive against impossible odds-culminating in daring escape attempts and dramatic reversals of fortune.
Originally a bestseller in its day, this remarkable memoir stands as a classic of captivity literature and an invaluable historical document of North Africa, maritime history, and Mediterranean piracy.
This carefully restored edition features a scholarly introduction and biography of the author by Dr. Robert Brown, providing essential historical context while preserving the raw, authentic voice of Pellow's original account. Whether you are a student of history or a lover of true adventure, The Adventures of Thomas Pellow is an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Barbary Coast.
Forced to convert to Islam, fight in perilous desert campaigns, and navigate the treacherous political intrigues of the Sultan's court, Pellow's life became a desperate struggle to reclaim his freedom. His gripping firsthand narrative vividly portrays the harsh realities of the Barbary slave trade, the unsettling splendour and cruelty of Moorish rulers, and the unyielding human spirit that kept hope alive against impossible odds-culminating in daring escape attempts and dramatic reversals of fortune.
Originally a bestseller in its day, this remarkable memoir stands as a classic of captivity literature and an invaluable historical document of North Africa, maritime history, and Mediterranean piracy.
This carefully restored edition features a scholarly introduction and biography of the author by Dr. Robert Brown, providing essential historical context while preserving the raw, authentic voice of Pellow's original account. Whether you are a student of history or a lover of true adventure, The Adventures of Thomas Pellow is an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Barbary Coast.
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Allgemeines |
| Genre: | Geschichte, Importe |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Thema: | Lexika |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| ISBN-13: | 9780954598587 |
| ISBN-10: | 095459858X |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Pellow, Thomas |
| Hersteller: | Suffolk and Watt |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 198 x 129 x 17 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Thomas Pellow |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 28.05.2015 |
| Gewicht: | 0,319 kg |
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