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In this captivating novel, the life of Simón Romero, famously known as Ali the Canary, unfolds as one of the most significant corsairs of the 17th century. Sailing the vast Mediterranean and Atlantic waters to the coasts of Portugal, Ali Romero's story is a tale of adventure, resilience, and transformation. Born in 1639 on Triana Street in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, Simón's life took a dramatic turn at the age of 16. While fishing off the Barbary Coast of Africa, he was captured by an Algerian corsair. Displaying remarkable bravery and skill, Simón earned respect among the corsairs, eventually securing his freedom. Embracing his new life, he converted to Islam and adopted the name Ali Romero. With time, he built his own ship, aptly named the Canary, and rose to prominence. Ali's prowess earned him the trust of the Bey of Algiers, who appointed him as the leader of the Algerian corsairs and later as the Grand Admiral of the Algerian Navy. His diplomatic skills were recognized, leading to his role as the ambassador of Algiers to Turkey on two separate occasions. Throughout his journey, Ali maintained a special bond with the Canary Islander slaves in Algiers. He corresponded with the Bishop of the Canary Islands, Don Bartolomé García Ximénez de Rabadán, to address the plight of these slaves. This novel not only chronicles Ali the Canary's daring exploits and naval battles but also delves into his personal relationships and efforts to improve the lives of his fellow islanders. It is a story of a man who, despite his captivity and conversion, remained deeply connected to his roots.

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Biografía Moisés Morán Vega nació en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria el 20 de junio de 1965, en el barrio de Escaleritas. Ingresa en la Facultad de Educación Física y Deportes, donde se doctora en Educación Física con la tesis Análisis praxiológico de la situación motriz en competición de los botes de vela latina en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC 2005) y, posteriormente, cursa el Máster en Gestión Deportiva por la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. En el año 2007 se vuelve a interesar por la escritura de forma intensiva, escribiendo en su blog poesías, microrrelatos y relatos de diversa temática. Dos años más tarde, en el año 2009 gana el Primer Premio de Narrativa Breve Episodios Insulares convocado por la editorial Cam-PDS con el cuento juvenil, La Sima. En la actualidad es funcionario de la Comunidad Autónoma de Canarias y miembro activo de la Asociación Canaria para la Edición (NACE). Bibliografía Novela Historias de un esquizofrénico que no quería serlo, pero que lo era, 2010. Chat, 2013. Conexión Jinámar, 2014. Medio minuto para morir, 2015 Alí el Canario, 2015 Saduj. Caso I 2016 Narrativa infantil y juvenil La Sima, 2011 (Relato ganador del primer Premio de Narrativa Breve Episodios Insulares convocados por la editorial Cam-Pds en año 2009). Ali Romero. La historia de un corsario berberisco, 2011. Víctor, el caracol con un solo cuerno al Sol, 2012. Rocky y las tres cucarachas, 2012. El alambre mágico, 2013. Salvar al lagarto Tamarán: 2014. K-70: Las aventuras de una tortuga majorera, 2014. Alí el Canario. Un corsario berberisco. 2015 Teatro ""Gracias por su visita"", 2015 ""Ganar, ganar"", 2015 ""El testamento"", 2015

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