The Story Of An Abduction In The Seventeenth Century (1891)

The Story Of An Abduction In The Seventeenth Century is a historical fiction novel written by Jacob Van Lennep and originally published in 1891. The story is set in the 17th century and revolves around the abduction of a young Dutch girl named Gertrude by a group of Algerian pirates. The novel follows Gertrude's harrowing journey as she is taken from her home in Holland to the slave markets of Algiers, where she is sold to a wealthy Arab family. Despite her captivity, Gertrude remains strong-willed and determined to return to her homeland. The book also explores the political and cultural tensions between the Dutch and the Algerians during this time period, as well as the harsh realities of life for slaves in Algiers. Overall, The Story Of An Abduction In The Seventeenth Century is a gripping tale of survival, resilience, and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity.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.