Barbary Coast Collection

Barbary Pirates threatening US commander Stephen Decatur
Commodore Stephen Decaturs life saved in a shipboard battle off Algeria. Color lithograph

Tetuan; A Ride to Gebel-Mousa, in North-Western Barbary, 1875. Creator: Trorey Blackmore
Tetuan; A Ride to Gebel-Mousa, in North-Western Barbary, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

The Prison and Guard at Tetuan; A Ride to Gebel-Mousa, in North-Western Barbary, 1875. Creator: Trorey Blackmore
The Prison and Guard at Tetuan; A Ride to Gebel-Mousa, in North-Western Barbary, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Relief Map of Berberie, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Relief Map of Berberie, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

1780 Bonne Map Of North Africa And The Western Mediterranean
1780, Bonne Map of North Africa and the Western Mediterranean, Barbary Coast, Rigobert Bonne 1727 - 1794, one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century

Young Jewish woman of Algiers, Algeria
6339067 Young Jewish woman of Algiers, Algeria by T.S. & Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Young Jewish woman of Algiers, Algeria)

Moorish merchant with tobacco pipe, Algeria
6339062 Moorish merchant with tobacco pipe, Algeria by Doms (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Moorish merchant with tobacco pipe, Algeria)

North Africans praying for a shipwreck 4, hawking in Barbary 5, and English ships under Lord Exmouth bombarding Algiers
6337715 North Africans praying for a shipwreck 4, hawking in Barbary 5, and English ships under Lord Exmouth bombarding Algiers in 1816 6 by English School

Zouave, or Berber Zwawa soldier, of Algeria with musket
6339069 Zouave, or Berber Zwawa soldier, of Algeria with musket by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Zouave, or Berber Zwawa soldier, of Algeria with musket)

Regular infantryman in the Algerian resistance army of Emir Abdelkader, in the struggle against French colonialism
6339064 Regular infantryman in the Algerian resistance army of Emir Abdelkader, in the struggle against French colonialism by Belgian School

Moorish man in turban, jacket, culottes, holding a cane, Algiers, Algeria
6339061 Moorish man in turban, jacket, culottes, holding a cane, Algiers, Algeria by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Moorish man in turban, jacket, culottes, holding a cane, Algiers)

U. S. Marines Capture the Barbary pirate fortress at Derna, Tripoli
PNP270216 U.S. Marines Capture the Barbary pirate fortress at Derna, Tripoli, 27th April 1805 (w/c on paper) by Waterhouse, C.H

Arab of the plains or Arab Chief of the desert, Algeria
6339065 Arab of the plains or Arab Chief of the desert, Algeria by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Arab of the plains or Arab Chief of the desert, Algeria)

Middle Eastern Costumes (colour litho)
820053 Middle Eastern Costumes (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumes, Fig 1 Figure of a Wahhabi Arab, Fig 2 Figures in Mecca)

Celebrating the best scholar 7, woman applying lead powder to her eyes 8 and view of the city of Tunis 9
6337720 Celebrating the best scholar 7, woman applying lead powder to her eyes 8 and view of the city of Tunis 9 by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Celebrating the best scholar 7)

Barbarie, 1644. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Barbarie, 1644

Tangier, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Tangier, 1844. View of the port of Tangier on the coast of North Africa. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

Map of the Barbary States, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Barbary States, 1902. Showing Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya on the North African coast, with inset of Gibraltar. From The Century Atlas of the World. [John Walker & Co, Ltd

A General View of Tunis, a celebrated Town in Barbary. 1782. Artist: John Keyse Sherwin
A General View of Tunis, a celebrated Town in Barbary. 1782. Sailing ships in the Mediterranean port of Tunis in Tunisia, North Africa

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18Th Century Map Of A Plan Of The City And Country Around About Algiers

The West Part Of Barbary Containing Fez Marocco Algier And Part Of Biledulgerid The Canary Islands Etc. Map From Circa 1720 By Hermann Moll

Barbary Pirates attacked in Algiers, 1541
Emperor Charles Vs attempt to capture Algiers, home of the Barbary Pirates, 1541. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

1780, Bonne Map of North Africa and the Western Mediterranean, Barbary Coast, Rigobert Bonne 1727 - 1794, one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century

TRIPOLITAN WAR, 1804. An American frigate battling a Barbary vessel during off the coast of Tripoli, 1804. Contemporary American painting

ALGERIA: ALGIERS, 1800. The harbor of Algiers, Algeria, as it looked in 1800. Wood engraving, American, 1893

LION. Lion of Barbary. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

TRIPOLITAN WAR, 1804. The burning of the captured American frigate Philadelphia by Commodore Stephen Decatur and his crew in Tripoli harbor on the night of 16 February 1804

TRIPOLITAN WAR, 1804. A wounded American seaman (not Reuben James, in spite of the tattoo) saving American Commodore Stephen Decatur from a scimitar stroke during the Tripolitan War of 1804-1805

SECOND BARBARY WAR, 1815. An American squadron commandeded by Commodore William Bainbridge passes Gibraltar on its way back to the United States after successful operations against the Algerians

ALI KHOJA (d. 1818). Line engraving, 19th century

PIRATES: BARBARY COAST galley with ram and bow cannon: line engraving, 17th century

TRIPOLITAN WAR, 1800. William Bainbridge, captain of the George Washington, and later the Philadelphia, delivering tribute money from the United States to the Dey of Algiers in 1800 before

FRANKLIN CHART, 1786. Illustration of the migration pattern of herring in the North Atlantic, included as an inset on a chart of the Gulf Stream current published by Benjamin Franklin in 1786

TRIPOLITAN WAR, 1804. The grounding and capture of the American frigate Philadelphia in Tripoli harbor on the night of 31 October 1803. Line engraving, 1804

PIRATES: BARBAROSSA. The Turksih corsairs Horush (c1473-1518) and Khair ed-Din (c1466-1546) Barbarossa. Line engraving, Dutch, early 18th century

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Barbary Coast: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Conflict" The Barbary Pirates' menacing presence loomed over US commander Stephen Decatur, as he valiantly defended against their threats. Delving into the depths of history, "Histoire de Barbarie et de ses Corsaires, " a Parisian publication from 1637, sheds light on the enigma that was the Barbary Coast. Journeying through Algiers, Algeria unveils captivating portraits like that of a young Jewish woman, reflecting the diverse tapestry woven by its inhabitants. A Moorish merchant engrossed in thought while puffing on his tobacco pipe offers a glimpse into the bustling trade routes that once thrived in Algeria. Witnessing North Africans fervently praying for shipwrecks highlights their reliance on maritime plunder as they hawked along the shores of Barbary. English ships under Lord Exmouth's bombardment of Algiers in 1816 serves as a testament to Europe's efforts to curb piracy and secure its interests in Northern Africa. The Zouave soldier or Berber Zwawa with his musket embodies Algerian resistance against French colonialism during an era marked by fierce struggle for independence. Adorned in traditional attire and holding a cane with grace, a Moorish man epitomizes Algiers' vibrant cultural heritage amidst changing times. U. S Marines capturing Derna's pirate fortress showcases America's determination to combat piracy and protect its interests beyond its shores. Captivating Middle Eastern costumes come alive through vivid color lithographs—each garment telling stories steeped in tradition and identity. A celebration honoring exceptional scholarship brings together minds dedicated to preserving knowledge amidst turbulent times. Witnessing women applying lead powder to enhance their eyes reveals beauty practices unique to this region—a fascinating blend of tradition and allure. 13.