Turckse slavernie by Emanuel d' Aranda

"Turckse slavernie" by Emanuel d'Aranda is a historical narrative written in the mid-17th century. This work recounts the harrowing experiences of the author, who endured slavery in the hands of the Turks after being captured at sea. The narrative sheds light on the life of slaves, their hardships, and the social dynamics encountered in the Mediterranean during a turbulent period marked by conflict and piracy. The opening of the narrative introduces the author’s context as he prepares to return to the Netherlands after spending time in Spain. As he recounts his journey, he reflects on his fateful encounters at sea, culminating in his capture by Turkish pirates. D'Aranda vividly describes his experiences during the perilous voyage, the challenges faced aboard the ship, and the subsequent transition from freedom to the grim reality of slavery in Argiers. The account serves not only as a personal testament but also as a broader commentary on the era's maritime dangers and the painful realities faced by the captives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Aranda, Emanuel d', 1602-1686?
Title Turckse slavernie
Original Publication Netherlands: Chrostoffel en Iasper Doll,1666.
Credits Wouter Franssen, Jeroen Hellingman, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language Dutch
LoC Class HT: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races
Subject Slavery -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
eBook-No. 69645
Release Date
Last Update Oct 19, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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