Narrative of a residence in Algiers;
comprising a geographical and historical account of the regency; biographical sketches of the Dey and his ministers; anecdotes of the late war; observations on the relations of the Barbary States with the Christian powers; and the necessity and importance of their complete subjugation... With notes and illustrations by Edward Blaquiere...
Stock Code 88505
London Colburn, 1818
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Fine coloured aquatint view of the Bay of Algiers.
Scarce. Notable for the fine coloured aquatint view of the Bay of Algiers.
Pananti was captured by Barbary pirates and sold into slavery. After being ransomed, he provided this detailed account of the country and its people.
First edition in English. 4to., xxx, 467pp., uncut, hand-coloured aquatint frontispiece, modern half calf gilt, morocco lettering piece, marbled sides, a very good copy.
Abbey (Travel), 302; Playfair Algeria 322; Playfair & Brown 520.
Scarce. Notable for the fine coloured aquatint view of the Bay of Algiers.
Pananti was captured by Barbary pirates and sold into slavery. After being ransomed, he provided this detailed account of the country and its people.
First edition in English. 4to., xxx, 467pp., uncut, hand-coloured aquatint frontispiece, modern half calf gilt, morocco lettering piece, marbled sides, a very good copy.
Abbey (Travel), 302; Playfair Algeria 322; Playfair & Brown 520.
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