Madagascar: Or Robert Drury's Journal During Fifteen Years' Captivity On That Island (1890) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436567558)

Madagascar: Or Robert Drury�������s Journal During Fifteen Years������� Captivity On That Island is a book written by Robert Drury and published in 1890. The book is a first-hand account of Drury's experiences during his captivity on the island of Madagascar for fifteen years. Drury was a sailor who was shipwrecked on the island in 1701 and was taken captive by the Malagasy people. The book provides a detailed description of the island, its people, and their customs, as well as Drury's attempts to escape from captivity. It is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the culture and society of Madagascar during the 18th century. The book is written in a straightforward and descriptive style, making it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. Overall, Madagascar: Or Robert Drury�������s Journal During Fifteen Years������� Captivity On That Island is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in history, anthropology, or adventure stories.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.

Author: Robert Drury
ISBN-10: 1436567556
ISBN-13: 9781436567558
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 424
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.74lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d