Publisher's Synopsis
The Memoirs Of A Protestant V1: Condemned To The Galleys Of France For His Religion is a historical book written by Jean Marteilhe and published in 1895. The book is a first-hand account of Marteilhe's experiences as a Protestant in France during the 18th century. Marteilhe was arrested for his religious beliefs and sentenced to serve as a galley slave in the French navy. The book details Marteilhe's time as a prisoner and his eventual escape to England. The memoir provides a vivid portrayal of the persecution of Protestants in France during this time period and offers insight into the harsh conditions endured by galley slaves. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the religious and political tensions of the era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain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.