The Strange Adventures of Andrew Battell, of Leigh, in Angola and the Adjoining…
"The Strange Adventures of Andrew Battell, of Leigh, in Angola and the Adjoining Regions," edited by E. G. Ravenstein, is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This work presents the extraordinary experiences of Andrew Battell, an Englishman who was captured and imprisoned in Angola during the late 16th century, detailing his explorations, captivity, and interactions with the indigenous peoples of the region. The narrative serves as a unique documentthat sheds light on the early European encounters with Africa, illustrating both the landscape and the cultures he encountered during his nearly eighteen years of captivity. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Andrew Battell's journey that begins in 1589 as part of a venture towards the River of Plate. Following various misfortunes, including capture and sickness, he is taken to Angola, where the hardships of imprisonment and attempts to escape unfold. The opening details his initial encounters with local authorities and the treachery he faced from both the Portuguese and the indigenous peoples. Battell's resilience is evident as he navigates through a world filled with unfamiliar cultures and customs, laying the groundwork for the strange adventures and myriad experiences that follow throughout his time in Angola and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Battell, Andrew, 1560-1613 |
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| Contributor | Knivet, Anthony, active 1591-1649 |
| Editor | Purchas, Samuel, 1577?-1626 |
| Editor | Ravenstein, Ernest Georg, 1834-1913 |
| LoC No. | 78019189 |
| Title | The Strange Adventures of Andrew Battell, of Leigh, in Angola and the Adjoining Regions |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Chris Curnow, Turgut Dincer, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Angola -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Discovery and exploration |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41282 |
| Release Date | Nov 3, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 410 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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