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A Diary Of The Wreck Of His Majesty's Ship Challenger, On The Western Coast Of South America In May, 1835 (1836)

A Diary Of The Wreck Of His Majesty's Ship Challenger, On The Western Coast Of South America In May, 1835 (1836)

Seymour, Michael
Rouse, Henry William

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ISBN10: 1169273424
ISBN13: 9781169273429
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 170
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.44 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
A Diary Of The Wreck Of His Majesty�������s Ship Challenger, On The Western Coast Of South America In May, 1835 (1836) is a first-hand account of the shipwreck of the HMS Challenger off the coast of South America in 1835. The author, Michael Seymour, was a lieutenant on the ship and kept a detailed diary of the events leading up to the wreck, as well as the aftermath and the crew's efforts to survive and make their way back to civilization. The book offers a vivid and harrowing account of the dangers and challenges faced by the crew, including the treacherous weather, lack of supplies, and encounters with hostile indigenous people. Seymour also provides insights into the social dynamics and hierarchies of the crew, as well as the leadership and decision-making processes in times of crisis.Overall, A Diary Of The Wreck Of His Majesty�������s Ship Challenger, On The Western Coast Of South America In May, 1835 is a gripping and informative historical document that offers a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of seafaring life in the 19th century.With An Account Of The Subsequent Encampment Of The Officers And Crew, During A Period Of Seven Weeks, On The South Coast Of Chili.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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