Description
White Gold: The Extraordinary Story of Thomas Pellow and North Africa’s One Million European Slaves is a historical biography by Giles Milton, recounting the harrowing experiences of Europeans enslaved in North Africa. The book follows Thomas Pellow, a Cornish cabin boy, who was captured and sold to the sultan of Morocco, witnessing first-hand the brutal conditions and the construction of the sultan’s grand imperial palace built entirely by Christian slaves.
Milton combines meticulous research with vivid storytelling, reconstructing a largely forgotten chapter of history. Through Pellow’s testimony, readers gain insight into the terror, resilience, and endurance of those subjected to slavery, while exploring the political and social context of 17th- and 18th-century North Africa. White Gold offers both a gripping narrative and a thoughtful exploration of a little-known historical atrocity.
Ideal for readers interested in historical biographies, true-life adventure, and dramatic episodes from world history, White Gold brings the extraordinary story of Thomas Pellow and his fellow slaves vividly to life.
