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Voyage Diary of a 17th Century Algiers Visit and Slave Ransom
An English vessel's voyage recounts stopping at Algiers during a stormy voyage. The party meets the French consul, negotiates slave ransoms, pays port dues, and tours the city including its hospital gallery, mosque, and imperial tombs. They note the number of slaves and local conditions after bombardment and describe views of the bay and fortifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly
Cape Negro Company
Bay of Storax
Cape Seveny Capes
Gigeri
Bagia
Dgier
Gigers
Bay of
Bugia
Tadelis
Cape Marifon
Algier
Aaigier
Dei
Spain
De’s
Ogia