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Skeletons On The Zahara: A True Story Of Survival
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Skeletons On The Zahara Chronicles The True Story Of Twelve American Sailors Who Were Shipwrecked Off The Coast Of Africa In 1815, Captured By Desert Nomads, Sold Into Slavery, And Subjected To A Hellish Twomonth Journey Through The Perilous Heart Of The Sahara.The Western Sahara Is A Baking Hot And Desolate Place, Home Only To Nomads And Their Camels, And To Locusts, Snails And Thorny Scrub And Its Barren And Everchanging Coastline Has Baffled Sailors For Centuries. In August 1815, The Us Brig Commerce Was Dashed Against Cape Bojador And Lost, Although Through Bravery And Quick Thinking The Ship'S Captain, James Riley, Managed To Lead All Of His Crew To Safety. What Followed Was An Extraordinary And Desperate Battle For Survival In The Face Of Human Hostility, Starvation, Dehydration, Death And Despair.Captured, Robbed And Enslaved, The Sailors Were Dragged And Driven Through The Desert By Their New Owners, Who Neither Spoke Their Language Nor Cared For Their Plight. Reduced To Drinking Urine, Flayed By The Sun, Crippled By Walking Miles Across Burning Stones And Sand And Losing Over Half Of Their Body Weights, The Sailors Struggled To Hold Onto Both Their Humanity And Their Sanity. To Reach Safety, They Would Have To Overcome Not Only The Desert But Also The Greed And Anger Of Those Who Would Keep Them In Captivity.From The Cold Waters Of The Atlantic To The Searing Saharan Sands, From The Heart Of The Desert To The Heart Of Man, Skeletons On The Zahara Is A Spectacular Odyssey Through The Extremes And A Gripping Account Of Courage, Brotherhood, And Survival.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main story of 'Skeletons on the Zahara'? A: 'Skeletons on the Zahara' tells the true story of twelve American sailors who were shipwrecked in 1815 off the coast of Africa, captured by desert nomads, and endured a harrowing two-month journey through the Sahara.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Skeletons on the Zahara'? A: The author of 'Skeletons on the Zahara' is Dean King.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: 'Skeletons on the Zahara' falls within the Black & African American genre and can also be classified as historical nonfiction.
- Q: How many pages does 'Skeletons on the Zahara' have? A: The book has 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Skeletons on the Zahara' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Skeletons on the Zahara' published? A: 'Skeletons on the Zahara' was published on April 12, 2005.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of themes from this book? A: Readers can expect themes of survival, courage, brotherhood, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of extreme adversity.
- Q: Is 'Skeletons on the Zahara' based on true events? A: Yes, the book is based on true events surrounding the experiences of American sailors shipwrecked and enslaved in the Sahara.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: 'Skeletons on the Zahara' is suitable for readers interested in historical accounts, survival stories, and adventures in challenging environments.
- Q: Does this book contain any illustrations or maps? A: The book does not specify the inclusion of illustrations or maps, focusing primarily on the narrative of survival.