Barbary Bo: A Story Of The Barbary Pirates

by Reginald Wright 1877-1959 Kauffman

Book Overview

Barbary Bo: A Story Of The Barbary Pirates is a historical fiction novel written by Reginald Wright Kauffman. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the adventures of a young English boy named Bo, who is captured by the Barbary pirates while sailing on a trading vessel. Bo is taken to Algiers, where he is sold as a slave and forced to work in the household of a wealthy merchant.As Bo adjusts to his new life, he learns about the culture and customs of the Barbary pirates and becomes friends with some of his fellow slaves. However, he also experiences the harsh realities of life as a slave, including brutal punishments and the constant threat of violence.Despite the challenges he faces, Bo remains determined to escape and return to England. With the help of his friends and a sympathetic pirate captain, he hatches a daring plan to steal a ship and make his way back home.Barbary Bo: A Story Of The Barbary Pirates is a thrilling adventure tale that offers a vivid portrayal of life in Algiers during the 17th century. It is a compelling story of resilience, friendship, and the enduring human spirit.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116314200X
• ISBN13: 9781163142004
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"