A Prisoner of the Khaleefa: Twelve Years' Captivity at Omdurman

By Charles Neufeld

Book Overview

""A Prisoner of the Khaleefa: Twelve Years' Captivity at Omdurman"" is a memoir by Charles Neufeld, detailing his experiences as a captive of the Khaleefa in Omdurman for twelve years. The book is set in the late 19th century, during the time of the Mahdist War, which saw the rise of a religious movement in Sudan that sought to overthrow British rule. Neufeld, a German Jew, was working as a trader in Sudan when he was captured by the Mahdist forces and taken to Omdurman, where he was held as a prisoner. The book describes his life in captivity, including his interactions with the Khaleefa (the leader of the Mahdist movement), his fellow prisoners, and the guards who oversaw them. Throughout the book, Neufeld provides a vivid account of the conditions in Omdurman, including the harsh climate, the lack of food and medical care, and the constant threat of violence. He also describes the various attempts he made to escape, and the punishments he faced when these attempts were discovered. Despite the difficult circumstances, Neufeld manages to maintain a sense of hope throughout the book, and his resilience in the face of adversity is a testament to the human spirit. ""A Prisoner of the Khaleefa"" is a gripping and inspiring memoir that offers a unique perspective on a little-known chapter in Sudanese history.1899. With numerous portraits and plans. Contents: I Start for Kordofan; Betrayed by Guides; In the Hands of the Dervishes; Arrival in Dongola; The Real History of the Capture; Dongola to Omdurman; Thrown Into Prison; Prison Life; My First Chance of Escape; Prison Injustice; A Serious Dilemma; Ibrahim Wad Adlan; The True History of My Attempt to Escape; A Prisoner at Large; Divorced and Married; Hope and Despair; A New Occupation; My Second Imprisonment; Rumours of Relief; Preparing to Receive the Gunboats; Nearing the End; At Last; The Sirdar and Savage Warfare; Back to Civilization; and How Gordon Died.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417921501
• ISBN13: 9781417921508
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.0"