Barnby, H. G.

The Prisoners of Algiers.

Oxford University Press, 1966. First edition. Hardcover. First edition, near fine cloth hardcover shows some mild trace wear, in near fine dust jacket showing touch of rubbing and edge wear along with price sticker over price at bottom of inner flap. 343 pages with some black & whites. Still an attractive copy of this work that "..deals with a curious historical episode between 1785 and 1797 when America and Algeria were technically "at war", though no battles were fought and there were no hostilities except for the seizure by the Algerians of American merchant ships in the Mediterranean." Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. Item #20262

Price: $14.00