Dellons Account of the Inquisition at Goa (1812)

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Dellon's Account of the Inquisition at Goa is a historical book that was written by Charles Dellon in 1812. The book is a first-hand account of Dellon's experience as a prisoner of the Inquisition in Goa, India. Dellon was a French Huguenot physician who traveled to India in the 17th century, and was arrested by the Portuguese Inquisition for practicing Protestantism.The book provides a detailed description of the Inquisition in Goa, including its procedures, punishments, and the treatment of prisoners. Dellon's account sheds light on the cruelty and inhumanity of the Inquisition, with descriptions of torture methods used to extract confessions from prisoners.Dellon's Account of the Inquisition at Goa is an important historical document that provides insight into the religious and political climate of 17th century India. It is a valuable resource for scholars and historians interested in the history of the Inquisition, as well as the history of colonialism and religious persecution.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1812 Edition.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.

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