Account Of The Slavery Of Friends In The Barbary States: Towards The Close Of The Seventeenth Century

By George Fox

Book Overview

""Account of the Slavery of Friends in the Barbary States: Towards the Close of the Seventeenth Century"" is a historical book written by George Fox. This book is a first-hand account of the experiences of Quaker missionaries who were captured and enslaved in the Barbary States (present-day Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya) in the late 17th century. The book describes the sufferings and hardships endured by these Quaker missionaries during their captivity, including the brutal treatment they received from their captors. It also provides insights into the political and social conditions in the Barbary States at the time, including the religious conflicts between Christians and Muslims. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the experiences of Quaker missionaries and the Barbary slave trade during the late 17th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163074713
• ISBN13: 9781163074718
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"