Publisher's Synopsis
Ten Years Captivity In The Mahdi's Camp, 1882-1892 is a memoir written by Father Joseph Ohrwalder, detailing his experiences as a captive of the Mahdist forces in Sudan during the late 19th century. The book is based on Ohrwalder's original manuscripts and provides a unique perspective on the Mahdist uprising and the subsequent establishment of the Mahdi's caliphate in Sudan. In the book, Ohrwalder describes his capture by the Mahdist forces in 1882, along with a group of European missionaries and Egyptian soldiers. He recounts his ten years of captivity, during which he witnessed the Mahdi's rise to power and the establishment of his Islamic state. Ohrwalder provides detailed descriptions of the Mahdi's camp, including its organization, daily life, and religious practices. The book also includes Ohrwalder's observations on the Mahdi's followers, whom he describes as fiercely loyal and devout, as well as his interactions with other European captives and the Mahdi himself. Ohrwalder's account offers a valuable historical perspective on the Mahdist uprising and the impact it had on Sudanese society and the wider region. Overall, Ten Years Captivity In The Mahdi's Camp, 1882-1892 is a fascinating and insightful memoir that provides a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in Sudanese history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
