Narrative of a Residence in Algiers

Book excerpt: First published in 1818, this fascinating travelogue provides an in-depth look at life in 19th century Algiers. Blaquière and Pananti offer a detailed examination of the history, culture, and geography of the region, while also providing glimpses into their own experiences as foreign travelers. This is an important work for anyone interested in the history of North Africa and the early days of European travel writing. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.