Awful Calamities: Or the Shipwrecks of December, 1839: Being a Full Account of the Dreadful Hurricanes of Dec. 15, 21 & 27, On the Coast (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781021923561)

This book chronicles the devastating hurricanes that struck the coast of Massachusetts in December of 1839. Focusing particularly on shipwrecks caught in the storm, the author provides detailed descriptions of the events and the brave rescues that followed. Fans of maritime history will find this a captivating read.

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