White Gold
The Extraordinary Story of Thomas Pellow and Islam's One Million White Slaves
by:
Giles Milton
Summary:
The book chronicles the harrowing experiences of Thomas Pellow, a Cornishman who was captured at sea by Barbary pirates and enslaved in North Africa in the early 18th century. It delves into the wider historical context of white slavery in the Islamic world, detailing the fates of Europeans abducted and sold into bondage during this period.
Key points:
1. The book uncovers the hidden history of white slavery in 17th and 18th century North Africa, involving over a million Europeans.
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