The Voyages and Five Years' Captivity in Algiers, of Doctor G. S. F. Pfeiffer (1836)

G Simon Friedrich Pfeiffer

The Voyages and Five Years' Captivity in Algiers, of Doctor G. S. F. Pfeiffer (1836)
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 August 2009
Pages
408
ISBN
9781104967932

The Voyages and Five Years’ Captivity in Algiers, of Doctor G. S. F. Pfeiffer (1836)

G Simon Friedrich Pfeiffer

The Voyages And Five Years??????? Captivity In Algiers, Of Doctor G. S. F. Pfeiffer (1836) is a book written by G. Simon Friedrich Pfeiffer. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences as a captive in Algiers for five years, as well as his voyages to various locations around the world. The book begins with Pfeiffer's departure from Germany in 1818 and his travels to the Middle East, including Egypt, Palestine, and Syria. He then describes his capture by Algerian pirates in 1820 and his subsequent captivity, during which he was subjected to various forms of abuse and mistreatment. Pfeiffer also provides a detailed account of the customs and traditions of the Algerian people, as well as their political and economic systems.After his release from captivity in 1825, Pfeiffer continued his travels, visiting countries such as Greece, Italy, and France. He also provides a detailed description of his experiences in these countries, including his observations on their culture, history, and society.Overall, The Voyages And Five Years??????? Captivity In Algiers, Of Doctor G. S. F. Pfeiffer (1836) is a fascinating and informative account of one man's experiences in the early 19th century. It provides a unique perspective on the customs and traditions of the Algerian people, as well as a valuable insight into the history and culture of the countries Pfeiffer visited.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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