White Gold by Giles Milton
The Extraordinary Story of Thomas Pellow and North Africa's One Million European Slaves
The book delves into the harrowing true story of Thomas Pellow, an Englishman who was captured by Barbary pirates in the early 18th century and sold into slavery in Morocco. It chronicles his twelve-year ordeal under the rule of the tyrannical Sultan Moulay Ismail, highlighting the brutal conditions and the cultural clash between European captives and their North African captors. Through Pellow's experiences, the narrative sheds light on the broader historical context of the Barbary slave trade, exploring themes of survival, resilience, and the human spirit's capacity to endure in the face of unimaginable adversity.
- Published
- 2004
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 320-350
- Original Language
- English
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