Sketches Of Algiers: Political, Historical, And Civil (1826)

Sketches of Algiers: Political, Historical, and Civil is a book written by William Shaler in 1826. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences and observations during his time in Algiers, a city located in North Africa. Shaler was an American diplomat who was sent to Algiers in the early 19th century to negotiate with the Barbary pirates who had been raiding American ships.The book is divided into three parts - political, historical, and civil - and each section provides a different perspective on life in Algiers. The political section focuses on the negotiations between the United States and Algiers, and the challenges that arose during the process. The historical section provides a detailed account of the city's history, including its conquest by the Ottoman Empire and its subsequent rule by various European powers. The civil section provides a glimpse into the daily life of the people of Algiers, including their customs and traditions.Throughout the book, Shaler provides vivid descriptions of the city and its people, as well as his own personal reflections on his experiences. He also includes a number of illustrations and maps to help the reader better understand the geography and layout of Algiers.Overall, Sketches of Algiers: Political, Historical, and Civil is a fascinating account of life in a city that was at the crossroads of different cultures and civilizations. It provides a unique perspective on the history and culture of North Africa, and sheds light on the challenges faced by American diplomats during the early years of the country's history.Containing An Account Of The Geography, Population, Government, Revenues, Commerce, Agriculture, Arts, Civil Institutions, Tribes, Manners, Languages, And Recent Political History Of That Country.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.