Thomas Pellow
The Adventures of Thomas Pellow, of Penryn, Mariner: Three and Twenty Years in Captivity Among the Moors is a memoir written by Thomas Pellow and published in 1890. The book chronicles Pellow’s experience as a captive of the Moors for over two decades. Pellow, a sailor from Penryn, Cornwall, was captured by Barbary pirates in 1715 and sold into slavery in Morocco. He was forced to convert to Islam and served as a slave in various capacities, including as a soldier in the Moroccan army. The book describes Pellow’s life in captivity, including his relationships with his fellow slaves and his captors. He also provides insight into the customs and culture of the Moors, as well as the political and social climate of Morocco during his captivity. Pellow’s eventual release and return to England are also detailed in the book. The Adventures of Thomas Pellow is considered an important historical document, providing a first-hand account of the Barbary slave trade and the experiences of European captives in North Africa. The book has been praised for its vivid descriptions and engaging narrative style.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.
