Pearls, Arms And Hashish: Pages From The Life Of A Red Sea Navigator - Paperback

by Henry De Monfreid (Author), Ida Treat (Editor)

""Pearls, Arms and Hashish: Pages from the Life of a Red Sea Navigator"" is a memoir written by Henry de Monfreid, a French adventurer and smuggler who lived in the Red Sea region during the early 20th century. The book recounts de Monfreid's experiences as a pearl diver, arms dealer, and hashish smuggler, as well as his encounters with local tribes and authorities.De Monfreid's narrative is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people he met, and the dangers he faced, including storms at sea, attacks by pirates and bandits, and confrontations with the authorities. He also reflects on his own motivations and values, and the ethical dilemmas he faced as a smuggler and adventurer.The book offers a unique perspective on a little-known period of history, as well as insights into the life of a colorful and controversial figure. It is a thrilling and engaging read for anyone interested in adventure, history, or the human experience.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.