02242cam a22003373u 4500 32875 UtSlPG 20260610133741.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 43030609 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DT Ohrwalder, Josef, 1856-1913 Ten Years' Captivity in the Mahdi's Camp 1882-1892 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-06-18 Produced by StevenGibbs, Linda Hamilton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Ten Years' Captivity in the Mahdi's Camp 1882-1892" by Ohrwalder and Wingate is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative is based on the experiences of Father Joseph Ohrwalder, who was captured during the Mahdist uprising in Sudan and offers a personal perspective on the conflict. The book delves into themes of survival, faith, and the brutal realities of life under the Mahdi’s rule, conveying the struggles faced by religious missionaries during this tumultuous period. At the start of the narrative, Father Ohrwalder recounts his hopeful journey to Sudan with fellow missionaries, only to be swiftly engulfed in the upheaval that follows the Mahdi's rise to power. As tensions escalate, he and his companions experience the heart-wrenching betrayal and violence that accompany the Mahdist revolution. The opening portion highlights the idyllic beginnings of their mission work and contrasts it with the dark foreboding of impending disaster, ultimately setting the stage for Ohrwalder's harrowing tale of captivity and resilience amidst the chaos of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mahdi, Muhammad Ahmad, 1848-1885 Sudan -- History Wingate, F. R., Sir (Francis Reginald), 1861-1953 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32875 73721 73721