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Several Voyages To Barbary: Containing A Historical And Geographical Account Of The Country (1736)

Several Voyages To Barbary: Containing A Historical And Geographical Account Of The Country (1736)

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Travel WritingFiction AnthologiesGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 110446697X
ISBN13: 9781104466978
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 308
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Several Voyages to Barbary is a historical and geographical account of the country of Barbary, written by Jean Baptiste La Faye in 1736. The book is a compilation of La Faye's personal experiences and observations during his travels to Barbary, which is a region located in North Africa that includes present-day Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya. The book provides a detailed description of the geography, climate, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as the customs, traditions, and way of life of the people who inhabit it. La Faye also discusses the history of Barbary, including the region's relationship with European powers and the impact of the Barbary pirates on international trade.La Faye's account is written in a narrative style, which makes it an engaging read for those interested in travel writing and history. The book is also a valuable resource for scholars and researchers studying the history and culture of North Africa. Overall, Several Voyages to Barbary is a fascinating and informative work that provides a unique perspective on a region that has played an important role in world history.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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