The Boy Slaves

"The Boy Slaves" by Mayne Reid plunges readers into a thrilling historical adventure set in the vast Sahara desert. This classic work of juvenile fiction tells a tale of courage and resilience amidst challenging circumstances. Exploring themes of freedom and survival, the story unfolds against the backdrop of a harsh and unforgiving landscape. As a meticulously prepared print republication, this edition revives a timeless story of hardship and determination, offering a captivating glimpse into a bygone era. Fans of historical fiction and action-packed adventures will be drawn to this enduring narrative, a testament to the power of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Experience the drama and excitement of "The Boy Slaves," a classic adventure that continues to resonate with readers today.

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The Boy Slaves

"The Boy Slaves" by Mayne Reid plunges readers into a thrilling historical adventure set in the vast Sahara desert. This classic work of juvenile fiction tells a tale of courage and resilience amidst challenging circumstances. Exploring themes of freedom and survival, the story unfolds against the backdrop of a harsh and unforgiving landscape. As a meticulously prepared print republication, this edition revives a timeless story of hardship and determination, offering a captivating glimpse into a bygone era. Fans of historical fiction and action-packed adventures will be drawn to this enduring narrative, a testament to the power of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Experience the drama and excitement of "The Boy Slaves," a classic adventure that continues to resonate with readers today.

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.

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The Boy Slaves

The Boy Slaves

by Mayne Reid
The Boy Slaves

The Boy Slaves

by Mayne Reid

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"The Boy Slaves" by Mayne Reid plunges readers into a thrilling historical adventure set in the vast Sahara desert. This classic work of juvenile fiction tells a tale of courage and resilience amidst challenging circumstances. Exploring themes of freedom and survival, the story unfolds against the backdrop of a harsh and unforgiving landscape. As a meticulously prepared print republication, this edition revives a timeless story of hardship and determination, offering a captivating glimpse into a bygone era. Fans of historical fiction and action-packed adventures will be drawn to this enduring narrative, a testament to the power of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Experience the drama and excitement of "The Boy Slaves," a classic adventure that continues to resonate with readers today.

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.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781023391610
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Publication date: 03/29/2025
Pages: 328
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.69(d)

Table of Contents

I.The Land of the Slave1
II.Types of the Triple Kingdom4
III.The Serpent's Tongue8
IV.'Ware the Tide!18
V.A False Guide16
VI.Wade or Swim?18
VII.A Compulsory Parting21
VIII.Safe Ashore24
IX.Uncomfortable Quarters29
XI.'Ware the Sand!35
XII.A Mysterious Nightmare40
XIII.The Maherry46
XIV.A Liquid Breakfast49
XV.The Sailor among the Shell-fish52
XVI.Keeping under Cover56
XVII.The Trail on the Sand60
XVIII.The "Desert Ship"63
XIX.Homeward Bound66
XX.The Dance Interrupted69
XXI.A Serio-Comical Reception73
XXII.The Two Sheiks76
XXIII.Sailor Bill Beshrewed80
XXIV.Starting on the Track83
XXVBill to be Abandoned88
XXVI.A Cautious Retreat88
XXVII.A Queer Quadruped93
XXVIII.The Hue and Cry96
XXIX.A Subaqueous Asylum99
XXX.The Pursuers Nonplussed102
XXXI.A Double Predicament105
XXXII.Once more the mocking Laugh109
XXXIII.A Cunning Sheik112
XXXIV.A Queer Encounter114
XXXV.Holding on to the Hump118
XXXVI.Our Adventurers in Undress121
XXXVII.The Captives in Conversation123
XXXVIII.The Douar at Dawn127
XXXIX.An Obstinate Dromedary129
XL.Watering the Camels132
XLI.A Squabble between the Sheiks135
XLII.The Trio Staked138
XLIII.Golah142
XLIV.A Day of Agony147
XLV.Colin in Luck152
XLVI.Sailor Bill's Experiment155
XLVII.An Unjust Reward159
XLVIII.The Waterless Well164
XLIX.The Well170
L.A Momentous Inquiry175
LI.A Living Grave180
LII.The Sheik's Plan of Revenge184
LIII.Captured Again190
LIV.An Unfaithful Wife195
LV.Two Faithful Wives200
LVI.Fatima's Fate205
LVII.Further Defection209
LVIII.A Call for Two More214
LIX.Once More by the Sea219
LX.Golaii Calls Again224
LXI.Sailor Bill Standing Sentry228
LXII.Golah Fulfils his Destiny233
LXIII.On the Edge of the Saara237
LXIV.The Rival Wreckers240
LXV.Another White Slave245
LXVI.Sailor Bill's Brother251
LXVII.A Living Stream254
LXVIII.The Arabs at Home258
LXIX.Work or Die262
LXX.Victory!267
LXXI.Sold Again270
LXXII.Onward Once More276
LXXIII.Another Bargain279
LXXIV.More Torture283
LXXV.En Route286
LXXVI.Hope Deferred289
LXXVII.El Hajji292
LXXVIII.Bo Muzem's Journey297
LXXIX.Rais Mourad300
LXXX.Bo Muzem Back Again304
LXXXI.A Pursuit308
LXXXII.Moorish Justice312
LXXXIII.The Jew's Leap316
LXXXIV.Conclusion319
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