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[PIRATES]. STEVENS, James Wilson. An Historical and Geographical Account of Algiers; Comprehending a Novel and Interesting Detail of Events Relative to The American Captives. Philadelphia: Hogan & M’Elroy, 1797. Small 8vo. 304, [vii of viii, Subscriber’s Names] pp. Contemporary full calf, black gilt morocco lettering label (binding worn, ffep torn, front blank missing, text toned, soiled, first leaf of Subscriber’s Names chipped at upper corner with some loss, final leaf of Subscriber’s Names nearly completely missing). Fair. FIRST EDITION OF THIS RARE ACCOUNT OF THE FREEING OF AMERICAN HOSTAGES FROM BARBARY PIRATES. Ownership signature of John Allbright on title-page and the following 2 pages. In 1795 American diplomat Joseph Donaldson negotiated for the freedom of American sailors who were captured by pirates. Donaldson successfully negotiated with a payment of around $700,000, and the captives were freed. Sabin 91534.