Description
A Voyage to the South-Seas in the Years 1740-1 by John Bulkeley is a narrative of the loss of the ship Wager on a desolate island in the South Seas. The book details the hardships endured by the officers and crew for five months on the island, their attempt for liberty, and their passage through the Straits of Magellan. The crew faced incredible hardships due to lack of food and survived on seals, wild horses, and dogs. The book also describes their encounters with the inhabitants of the places they visited and their eventual return to England. The narrative is interlaced with entertaining and curious observations not previously recorded. The book is dedicated to Vice-Admiral Edward Vernon and is a faithful account of the events experienced by the crew of the Wager. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by the crew and their ultimate survival and return to England.
Details
Publisher - HardPress Limited
Language - English
Paperback
Author(s) -
Published Date - 2021-08-12
ISBN - 9780371455722
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm
Page Count - 256
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