How The French Took Algiers: Or The Janissary's Slave (1881)

By W. O. Von Horn

Book Overview

""How The French Took Algiers: Or The Janissary�������s Slave"" is a historical novel written by W. O. Von Horn and published in 1881. The book is set in the early 19th century and tells the story of a young Frenchman named Charles Martel who is taken captive by Algerian pirates and sold into slavery. Martel is eventually purchased by a Janissary, a member of the Ottoman Empire's elite military unit, and becomes his slave. As Martel adjusts to his new life in Algiers, he becomes embroiled in the political and social turmoil of the region. The French are vying for control of Algiers, and Martel finds himself torn between his loyalty to his captors and his desire to help the French liberate the city. The novel is a vivid portrayal of the conflict between the French and the Ottoman Empire in North Africa, and it offers a detailed look at the lives of both the enslaved and the enslavers in Algiers. Von Horn's writing is engaging and descriptive, and the book is a compelling read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the history of North Africa.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: 1165534347
• ISBN13: 9781165534340
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"