The Adventures of Captain Mago or a Phoenician Expedition BC 1000

By David-Léon Cahun and Leon Cahun

Book Overview

The Adventures of Captain Mago is a historical novel written by Leon Cahun. The story is set in 1000 BC and follows the journey of Captain Mago, a Phoenician sailor who embarks on an expedition to explore the western coast of Africa. The novel is a fictionalized account of the Phoenician civilization, which was known for their seafaring skills and trading prowess.The story begins with Captain Mago and his crew setting sail from the Phoenician city of Tyre. They face numerous challenges and obstacles on their journey, including storms, hostile tribes, and treacherous waters. Along the way, they encounter various African tribes and kingdoms, some of whom are friendly and others who are hostile.As they travel further down the coast, Captain Mago and his crew discover new lands and resources, including gold, ivory, and exotic animals. They also establish trade relationships with the African tribes, exchanging goods and ideas.However, their journey is not without danger. They face attacks from pirates and hostile tribes, and Captain Mago must use his wit and bravery to protect his crew and complete their mission.The Adventures of Captain Mago is a thrilling adventure story that provides a fascinating insight into the Phoenician civilization and their seafaring expeditions. The novel is also a testament to the human spirit of exploration and discovery, as Captain Mago and his crew venture into the unknown and face the challenges that come with it.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: 1417957840
• ISBN13: 9781417957842
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"