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A Prisoner of the Khaleefa: Twelve Years' Captivity at Omdurman

A Prisoner of the Khaleefa: Twelve Years' Captivity at Omdurman

Neufeld, Charles

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163225320
ISBN13: 9781163225325
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 442
Weight: 1.80
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Prisoner of the Khaleefa: Twelve Years' Captivity at Omdurman is a memoir written by Charles Neufeld, detailing his experiences as a prisoner of the Khaleefa, the leader of the Mahdist movement in Sudan, for twelve years. The book recounts Neufeld's capture by the Mahdists during the Battle of Omdurman in 1898, his subsequent imprisonment in Omdurman, and his eventual release in 1910. Throughout the book, Neufeld describes the harsh conditions of his captivity, including his forced conversion to Islam, his separation from his family, and his constant fear of execution. He also provides insights into the culture and customs of the Mahdist movement, as well as the political and social climate of Sudan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A Prisoner of the Khaleefa is a compelling and insightful account of one man's struggle to survive in a hostile environment, and offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in Sudanese history.1899. With numerous portraits and plans. Contents: I Start for Kordofan; Betrayed by Guides; In the Hands of the Dervishes; Arrival in Dongola; The Real History of the Capture; Dongola to Omdurman; Thrown Into Prison; Prison Life; My First Chance of Escape; Prison Injustice; A Serious Dilemma; Ibrahim Wad Adlan; The True History of My Attempt to Escape; A Prisoner at Large; Divorced and Married; Hope and Despair; A New Occupation; My Second Imprisonment; Rumours of Relief; Preparing to Receive the Gunboats; Nearing the End; At Last; The Sirdar and Savage Warfare; Back to Civilization; and How Gordon Died.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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