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100	1		_aBattell, Andrew, _d1560-1613
245	1	4	_aThe Strange Adventures of Andrew Battell, of Leigh, in Angola and the Adjoining Regions
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2012-11-03
508			_aProduced by Chris Curnow, Turgut Dincer, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAngola -- Discovery and exploration
653			_aCongo (Democratic Republic) -- Discovery and exploration
700	1		_aKnivet, Anthony, active 1591-1649
700	1		_aPurchas, Samuel, _d1577?-1626
700	1		_aRavenstein, Ernest Georg, _d1834-1913
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41282
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