A Narrative Of The Shipwreck Of The Oswego: On The Coast Of South Barbary (1818) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164788584)

""A Narrative Of The Shipwreck Of The Oswego: On The Coast Of South Barbary"" is a historical account written by Judah Paddock in 1818. The book details the tragic events that occurred when the American merchant ship, Oswego, was wrecked on the coast of South Barbary (present-day Morocco) in 1805. Paddock, who was a crew member on the ship, provides a vivid description of the shipwreck, the struggles faced by the crew, and their eventual rescue by the local inhabitants. The narrative also includes an account of the crew's experiences during their captivity and eventual release. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the dangers faced by American ships in the Mediterranean during the early 19th century. It also provides a fascinating insight into the culture and customs of the Barbary Coast region during that time period.And Of The Sufferings Of The Master And The Crew While In Bondage Among The Arabs. Interspersed With Numerous Remarks Upon The Country And Its Inhabitants And The Peculiar Perils Of That Coast.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.

Author: Judah Paddock
ISBN-10: 1164788582
ISBN-13: 9781164788584
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 388
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.62lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d