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The Adventures Of Thomas Pellow, Of Penryn, Mariner

- Three And Twenty Years In Captivity Among The Moors (1890)

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The Adventures of Thomas Pellow, of Penryn, Mariner: Three and Twenty Years in Captivity Among the Moors is a historical memoir written by Thomas Pellow himself in 1890. The book details his harrowing experiences as a captive of the Moors for over two decades. Pellow was a sailor from Penryn who was captured by Barbary pirates in 1716 and sold into slavery in Morocco.The book provides a vivid account of Pellow's life as a slave in Morocco, including his work as a laborer and his various attempts to escape. It also describes his interactions with his fellow slaves, as well as his relationships with his captors. Pellow's story is a testament to the human spirit, as he persevered through years of hardship and adversity.The Adventures of Thomas Pellow, of Penryn, Mariner: Three and Twenty Years in Captivity Among the Moors is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a little-known aspect of European history. It provides a first-hand account of the slave trade and the treatment of slaves in North Africa during the 18th century. The book is an important contribution to the study of slavery and the impact it had on individuals and societies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781167301209
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 404
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x27 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 762 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 25. november 2024
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The Adventures of Thomas Pellow, of Penryn, Mariner: Three and Twenty Years in Captivity Among the Moors is a historical memoir written by Thomas Pellow himself in 1890. The book details his harrowing experiences as a captive of the Moors for over two decades. Pellow was a sailor from Penryn who was captured by Barbary pirates in 1716 and sold into slavery in Morocco.The book provides a vivid account of Pellow's life as a slave in Morocco, including his work as a laborer and his various attempts to escape. It also describes his interactions with his fellow slaves, as well as his relationships with his captors. Pellow's story is a testament to the human spirit, as he persevered through years of hardship and adversity.The Adventures of Thomas Pellow, of Penryn, Mariner: Three and Twenty Years in Captivity Among the Moors is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a little-known aspect of European history. It provides a first-hand account of the slave trade and the treatment of slaves in North Africa during the 18th century. The book is an important contribution to the study of slavery and the impact it had on individuals and societies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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