Count De Denia - Hoskins, Horatio Huntley
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Count De Denia: Or The Spaniards Ransom is a historical novel written by Horatio Huntley Hoskins and published in 1841. The story is set in the 15th century and follows the life of a Spanish nobleman named Count De Denia. The Count is captured by pirates and taken to Algiers, where he is sold into slavery. He spends several years in captivity, enduring terrible hardships and mistreatment. Meanwhile, his wife and children back in Spain are desperate to find a way to rescue him. They enlist the help of a young Englishman named Edward, who is a friend of the family. Edward sets out on a dangerous…mehr

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Count De Denia: Or The Spaniards Ransom is a historical novel written by Horatio Huntley Hoskins and published in 1841. The story is set in the 15th century and follows the life of a Spanish nobleman named Count De Denia. The Count is captured by pirates and taken to Algiers, where he is sold into slavery. He spends several years in captivity, enduring terrible hardships and mistreatment. Meanwhile, his wife and children back in Spain are desperate to find a way to rescue him. They enlist the help of a young Englishman named Edward, who is a friend of the family. Edward sets out on a dangerous mission to rescue the Count, traveling to Algiers disguised as a merchant. The novel is full of adventure and intrigue, as Edward navigates the treacherous world of pirates and slave traders in order to rescue his friend. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including a beautiful Frenchwoman who has also been captured by the pirates. Count De Denia: Or The Spaniards Ransom is a thrilling tale of courage, loyalty, and perseverance in the face of adversity. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in the 15th century, with detailed descriptions of the customs, clothing, and architecture of the time. The novel is also notable for its sympathetic portrayal of the Muslim characters, who are often depicted in a negative light in other works of the era. Overall, it is a gripping and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and adventure stories.This Book Is In English.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.