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The Algerine Captive: Or The Life And Adventures Of Doctor Updike Underhill, Six Years A Prisoner Among The Algerines (1816)

The Algerine Captive: Or The Life And Adventures Of Doctor Updike Underhill, Six Years A Prisoner Among The Algerines (1816)

Underhill, Updike

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ISBN10: 1163942219
ISBN13: 9781163942215
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 254
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Algerine Captive is a book written by Doctor Updike Underhill, which was first published in 1816. The book is an autobiographical account of Underhill's life and adventures during the six years he spent as a prisoner among the Algerines. The book begins with the story of Underhill's capture by the Algerines in 1785, while he was on a voyage to Lisbon. He was taken prisoner along with his shipmates and was forced to endure the harsh conditions of life as a captive. Underhill recounts the brutality of his captors and the physical and emotional toll that captivity took on him and his fellow prisoners.Despite the difficult circumstances, Underhill managed to maintain his sanity and even found ways to entertain himself and his fellow prisoners. He also developed a deep understanding of the culture and customs of the Algerines, which he describes in detail throughout the book.The Algerine Captive is not just a story of survival and endurance, but also a reflection on the nature of captivity and the human spirit. Underhill's account provides a unique perspective on the history of the Barbary pirates and the conflicts between the United States and North African states during the late 18th century.Overall, The Algerine Captive is a compelling and insightful read that offers a glimpse into a little-known aspect of American history. It is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of resilience in the face of adversity.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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