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I aea They an: 16m in number. None of them has a long course, or even is navigable; atleast none of them is made use of1n navigation. It 13 howe ver likely that they might be made use of for this paw. Were the inhabitants (if a more intelhgeat and industrious charact er; for some of them are of a tolerable depth. Such is the gross ignorance of the natives in whatever concerns domestic improvement, that there is not a single Bridge over any of these rivers. When they are to be crossed, the traveller hath; sometimes er for several miles In; search of a ferry boats are nu known. If a heavy rain happens to fall, he 18 forced to wait, till the river returns to its usual sizer This country consists of eighteen pro Vinces. The clim lightfish The air is pure and serene. The soil is covered with almost a perpetual verdnre. Extreme heat 13 not common. This description applies to the lands on the sea coast for as we advance mto the mii becomes more parched Indeedsa considerable part of the back country is a savage desert! Abounding with lions, wigs, leopards, buil'aloes, wild boars, and parcupines.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book plunges into the fascinating and often brutal history of Algiers, a city that played a central role in the maritime world of the 16th and 17th centuries. The author meticulously details the cityĆ¢ā ā¢s rise as a powerful and independent pirate state, tracing the remarkable influence of the Barbarossa brothers and their impact on the Mediterranean. Through a detailed examination of the cityĆ¢ā ā¢s political structure, customs, and religious beliefs, the author reveals a complex society, shaped by conquest and ruled by a system of military democracy. The book explores the tumultuous relationship between Algiers and the European powers, chronicling their ongoing battles for control of the Mediterranean trade routes. The narrative delves into the cityĆ¢ā ā¢s notorious slave trade, providing a stark contrast to the practices of European nations. The author's vivid account of the cityĆ¢ā ā¢s history illuminates the complexities of power, conquest, and the enduring human struggle for freedom. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781332962372_0
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