A Narrative Of The Sufferings, Preservation And Deliverance Of Capt. John Dean And Company: In The Nottingham Galley Of London, Cast Away On Boon Isla
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ISBN10: 1161688021
ISBN13: 9781161688023
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781161688023
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
A Narrative Of The Sufferings, Preservation And Deliverance Of Capt. John Dean And Company: In The Nottingham Galley Of London, Cast Away On Boon Island, Near New England, December 11, 1710 is a historical account written by John Dean himself, detailing the harrowing experience of him and his crew when their ship, the Nottingham Galley, was wrecked on Boon Island in the winter of 1710. The book chronicles their struggles for survival amidst freezing temperatures, hunger, thirst and despair, as well as their eventual rescue by a group of fishermen. The narrative is a gripping tale of human endurance and resilience, and provides a rare glimpse into the dangers and challenges faced by sailors in the early days of transatlantic travel. This edition of the book was published in 1917 and includes an introduction by the editor, providing historical context and background information on the events described in the narrative. Overall, A Narrative Of The Sufferings, Preservation And Deliverance Of Capt. John Dean And Company is an important historical document that offers a fascinating insight into the lives of seafarers in the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and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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