The Moor’s Account
The Moor’s Account by Laila Lalami is a reprint edition published by National Geographic Books on August 18, 2015. This 336-page work presents the imagined memoirs of Mustafa al-Zamori, known as Estebanico, who is recognized as the first black explorer of America. The narrative follows Estebanico, a slave of a Spanish conquistador, as he embarks on a perilous expedition to Florida, ultimately becoming one of the few survivors of the journey.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as identity and survival as Estebanico navigates the challenges of the New World. As he travels with his Spanish companions, the traditional roles of slave and master dissolve, allowing him to redefine himself as a healer and storyteller. This book sheds light on the untold stories of exploration and the transformative power of narrative, offering insights into the complexities of history and personal reinvention.
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PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • The imagined memoirs of the first black explorer of America—this “stunning [book] sheds light on all of the possible the New World exploration stories that didn’t make history” (Huffington Post).
In these pages, Laila Lalami brings us the invented memoirs Mustafa al-Zamori, called Estebanico. The slave of a Spanish conquistador, Estebanico sails for the Americas with his master, Dorantes, as part of a danger-laden expedition to Florida. Within a year, Estebanico is one of only four crew members to survive.
As he journeys across America with his Spanish companions, the Old World roles of slave and master fall away, and Estebanico remakes himself as an equal, a healer, and a remarkable storyteller. His tale illuminates the ways in which our narratives can transmigrate into history—and how storytelling can offer a chance at redemption and survival.
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