The American Tars In Tripolitan Slavery (1911)

The American Tars In Tripolitan Slavery is a historical book written by William Ray and published in 1911. The book recounts the experiences of American sailors who were captured and enslaved by the Barbary pirates of Tripoli during the early 19th century. The author provides a detailed account of the harsh conditions endured by these sailors, including physical abuse, starvation, and forced labor. The book also explores the political and economic factors that led to the conflict between the United States and the Barbary States, and the eventual defeat of the pirates. The American Tars In Tripolitan Slavery is an important historical document that sheds light on a little-known aspect of American history, and provides a vivid portrayal of the brutality of slavery in the early 19th century.Containing An Account Of The Loss And Capture Of The United States Frigate Philadelphia; Treatment And Sufferings Of The Prisoners; Description Of The Place; Manners, Customs, And Etc. Of The Tripolitans; Public Transactions Of The United States With That Regency, Including Gen. Eaton's Expedition, Interspersed With Interesting Remarks, Anecdotes, And Poetry, On Various Subjects. Written During Upwards Of Nineteen Months Imprisonment And Vassalage Among The Turks.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.