by Domingo Badía, Ali Bey · JAGUAR · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788489960299
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Immerse yourself in the fascinating story of Domingo Badía, also known as Ali Bey el Abbasi, a Spanish spy who posed as an Islamic sheikh and became one of the first Europeans to enter Mecca. This book narrates his travels through Africa and Asia, offering a unique vision of exotic cultures and geographies. Discover the adventure of a bold man who defied the conventions of his time to explore unknown worlds.
Domingo Francisco Jorge Badía y Leblich, better known by his pseudonym Ali Bey el Abbassi, was a Spanish explorer, soldier, and spy in the early 19th century. He supported the French occupation of Spain and worked for the Bonapartist administration, but he is principally known for his travels in North Africa and the Middle East. He witnessed the Saudi conquest of Mecca in 1807.
