In Moorish Captivity

An Account Of The Tourmaline Expedition To Sus, 1897-98

von Henry M. Grey

380 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

In Moorish Captivity: An Account Of The Tourmaline Expedition To Sus, 1897-98 is a historical book written by Henry M. Grey. The book recounts the journey of the Tourmaline Expedition, which was sent by the British government to explore the region of Sus in Morocco in 1897-98. The expedition was led by a British officer, Lieutenant Colonel Henry M. Grey, who was accompanied by a team of soldiers, scientists, and explorers.The book provides a detailed account of the expedition's experiences in Morocco, including their encounters with the local tribes and their struggles against the harsh desert conditions. The expedition faced numerous challenges during their journey, including attacks by local tribes, disease, and food shortages.One of the most significant events that occurred during the expedition was the capture of Grey and several other members of the team by the Moorish authorities. The book describes their experiences in captivity, including their interactions with their captors and their eventual release.Overall, In Moorish Captivity provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and dangers faced by explorers in the late 19th century. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of exploration and colonialism in Africa.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Geschichte allgemein und Weltgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781432650797
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC