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Dean King
Skeletons on the Zahara: A True Story of Survival
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"Skeletons on the Zahara: A True Story of Survival" by Dean King is a gripping and meticulously researched account of the harrowing experiences of twelve American sailors who were shipwrecked off the coast of Africa in 1815. The book is a testament to the human will to survive in the face of unimaginable hardships and adversity. King's narrative is based on the ship's logbooks, letters, and the survivors' own accounts, as well as contemporary records and scholarly works. The result is a vivid and compelling tale that brings to life the sights, sounds, and smells of the Sahara desert and the people who inhabited it. The story begins with the shipwreck of the USS Pickering, a US Navy schooner that was sailing from Gibraltar to the United States. The survivors were captured by nomadic desert tribes and subjected to slavery, starvation, and brutal treatment. Over the course of eleven months, they endured a grueling journey across the Sahara, during which they faced treacherous sandstorms, scorching heat, and freezing cold. King's writing is both evocative and precise, capturing the raw emotions and physical sensations of the sailors as they struggled to stay alive. He also provides a rich cultural and historical context, shedding light on the complex relationships between the European powers, the Muslim world, and the indigenous peoples of North Africa. "Skeletons on the Zahara" is a thrilling adventure story, but it is also a meditation on the human condition, the nature of evil, and the power of resilience and hope. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, exploration, or the limits of human endurance...
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