02654cam a22003613u 4500 41282 UtSlPG 20260610133937.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 78019189 UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Battell, Andrew, 1560-1613 The Strange Adventures of Andrew Battell, of Leigh, in Angola and the Adjoining Regions Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-11-03 Produced by Chris Curnow, Turgut Dincer, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Strange Adventures of Andrew Battell, of Leigh, in Angola and the Adjoining Regions," edited by E. G. Ravenstein, is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This work presents the extraordinary experiences of Andrew Battell, an Englishman who was captured and imprisoned in Angola during the late 16th century, detailing his explorations, captivity, and interactions with the indigenous peoples of the region. The narrative serves as a unique document that sheds light on the early European encounters with Africa, illustrating both the landscape and the cultures he encountered during his nearly eighteen years of captivity. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Andrew Battell's journey that begins in 1589 as part of a venture towards the River of Plate. Following various misfortunes, including capture and sickness, he is taken to Angola, where the hardships of imprisonment and attempts to escape unfold. The opening details his initial encounters with local authorities and the treachery he faced from both the Portuguese and the indigenous peoples. Battell's resilience is evident as he navigates through a world filled with unfamiliar cultures and customs, laying the groundwork for the strange adventures and myriad experiences that follow throughout his time in Angola and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Angola -- Discovery and exploration Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Discovery and exploration Knivet, Anthony, active 1591-1649 Purchas, Samuel, 1577?-1626 Ravenstein, Ernest Georg, 1834-1913 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41282 82121 82121