The adventures of Signor Gaudentio di Lucca. [electronic resource] : Being the substance of his examination before the Fathers of the Inquisition, at Bologna, in Italy. Giving an account of an unknown country in the midst of the desarts of Africa. Compiled from the original manuscript in St. Mark's Library, at Venice. With critical notes by the learned Signor Rhedi. Translated from the Italian. To which is added, (as an appendix) the history of the Inquisition. giving an account of its establishment, the treatment of its prisoners, the tortures inflicted on them, &c. &c. Embellished with Plates.