An American Slave in Barbary: The Odyssey of Winston Prescott Jones

A Homeric American Novel An American Slave in Barbary: The Odyssey of Winston Prescott Jones is the story of a first-generation American student whose commercial ship is captured in the summer of 1801 by Muslim pirates. He spends the next sixteen years as a captive in Algiers. He rises to become a confidant to the Dey of Algiers, who is desperate to know what made the American shopkeepers and farmers believe they could defeat the British war machine, and how they intended to rule themselves. In the genre created by Homer, it is a tale of suffering, sin, and redemption, and a young man's epic journey to regain his freedom. * * * * * "An American Slave in Barbary is an action-packed thrilling historical novel delving into a forgotten time in American history when Muslim pirates captured Americans and enslaved them in the early 1800s. For fans of The Patriot and Sons of Liberty, this one is not to be missed!" - HFC Reviews
ASIN: B0H4ZKNL2D
VSKU: BVV.B0H4ZKNL2D.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Kelley, Larry
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.