Narrative of a Ten Years' Residence at Tripoli in Africa: from the Original Correspondence in the Possession of the Family of the Late Richard Tully, Esq., the British Consul. Comprising Authentic Memoirs and Anecdotes of the Reigning Bashaw, His Family, and Other Persons of Distinction; Also, an Account of the Domestic Manners of the Moors, Arabs, and Turks
- Hardcover
- London: Henry Colburn, 1816
London: Henry Colburn, 1816. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. A collection of letters written by the sister of Richard Tully, Esq. his Britannie Majesty's Consul at the Court of Tripoly. The Tully family and the Bashaw's family were intimately involved for many years, and these letters include detailed accounts of the private manners and conduct of this African Despot. The letters also contain details about the Moors, their beliefs, and customs.
The British maintained a diplomatic presence in Tripoli (modern day Libya) during the early 1800s in hopes of preventing piracy affecting their trading interests in the Mediterranean. The U.S. was at war with Tripoli during this time period due to issues of piracy, tribute payments, and the taking of American prisoners. These letters offer interesting behind-the-scenes historical, political, and cultural insights to a turbulent time in Tripoli.
Professionally rebacked with modern brown leather spine titled in gilt with the original marbled paper covered boards. Wear to edges and corners with rubbing to boards. Original endpapers and pastedowns. Offsetting to pages facing plates and minor foxing throughout, but clean overall. Antiquated penned signature of George Murray to title page. Illustrated with a fold-out map of Tripoli and five hand colored aquatints. The map is missing a piece from the margin; however, the map itself is not affected by the loss. Includes a brief appendix of Moorish words with English translations. Index, 370 pages. AFR/061225.
The British maintained a diplomatic presence in Tripoli (modern day Libya) during the early 1800s in hopes of preventing piracy affecting their trading interests in the Mediterranean. The U.S. was at war with Tripoli during this time period due to issues of piracy, tribute payments, and the taking of American prisoners. These letters offer interesting behind-the-scenes historical, political, and cultural insights to a turbulent time in Tripoli.
Professionally rebacked with modern brown leather spine titled in gilt with the original marbled paper covered boards. Wear to edges and corners with rubbing to boards. Original endpapers and pastedowns. Offsetting to pages facing plates and minor foxing throughout, but clean overall. Antiquated penned signature of George Murray to title page. Illustrated with a fold-out map of Tripoli and five hand colored aquatints. The map is missing a piece from the margin; however, the map itself is not affected by the loss. Includes a brief appendix of Moorish words with English translations. Index, 370 pages. AFR/061225.