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Piracy, slavery, and redemption: Barbary captivity narratives
from early modern England / selected and edited by Daniel J. Vitkus;
introduced by Nabil Matar.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 0-231-11904-6 (cloth)—ISBN 0-231-11905-4 (paper)
1. Slaves—Africa, North—Biography. 2. British—Africa, North—Biography.
3. Captivity narratives. 4. Slavery—Africa, North—History—16th century.
5. Slavery—Africa, North—History—17th century.
6. Pirates—Africa, North—History—16th century.
7. Pirates—Africa, North—History—17th century.
I. Vitkus, Daniel J. II. Matar, N. I. (Nabil I.), 1949-
HT1345 .P57 2001
306.3′62′0961—dc21 2001028215

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