9780282316167 - A Journal, Comprising an Account of the Loss of the Brig. Commerce, of Hartford, (Con.) James Riley, Master, Upon the Western Coast of Africa, August ... and the Re... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. In the destructive aftermath of his shipwreck in the treacherous African desert, Archibald Robbins finds himself ensnared by a nomadic Arab tribe. Beginning a torturous odyssey as an enslaved captive, Robbins dives deep into the enigmatic world of the wandering Bedouin, learning the Arab language as well as their intimate knowledge of traversing the perilous sands. Amidst the dunes, facing both the unforgiving elements and the still more barbaric slave trade, Robbins finds unity among his fellow captives, and eventually even gains the respect of one master, who recognizes his resilience and intelligence. Yet, even as Robbins comes to understand and appreciate his captors, he never abandons his dream of freedom and escape. 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.