The Pleasant And Surprising Adventures Of Robert Drury: During His Fifteen Years' Captivity On The Island Of Madagascar (1826)

By Robert Drury, Alexis-Marie de Rochon, Samuel Pasfield Oliver, et al.

Book Overview

The Pleasant and Surprising Adventures of Robert Drury is a book written by Robert Drury himself, chronicling his experiences during his fifteen years of captivity on the island of Madagascar. The book was first published in 1729 and has been reprinted several times, including the 1826 edition. The narrative begins with Drury's shipwreck off the coast of Madagascar in 1701, where he and his companions are taken captive by the island's inhabitants. Drury is separated from his fellow survivors and is sold into slavery. He is then passed from one master to another, experiencing both cruelty and kindness along the way.Throughout his captivity, Drury learns the Malagasy language and customs, and he eventually gains the trust of his captors. He is able to travel around the island and witness its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Drury also witnesses the political and social dynamics of the island, including the rivalry between different tribes and the practices of slavery and human sacrifice.After fifteen years in captivity, Drury is finally able to escape with the help of a sympathetic Malagasy woman. He eventually returns to England, where he writes his account of his experiences.The Pleasant and Surprising Adventures of Robert Drury is a fascinating and detailed account of life in Madagascar during the early 18th century. It provides a unique perspective on the island's history, culture, and people, as well as the experiences of a European captive.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: 1104501767
• ISBN13: 9781104501761
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"