A Narrative Of The Shipwreck, Captivity And Sufferings Of Horace Holden And Benjamin H. Nute (1841)

""A Narrative Of The Shipwreck, Captivity And Sufferings Of Horace Holden And Benjamin H. Nute"" is a first-hand account of the harrowing experiences of two American sailors who were shipwrecked off the coast of Africa in 1830. Written by Horace Holden, one of the survivors, the book describes the events leading up to the shipwreck, the challenges the men faced during their captivity, and their eventual escape and return to the United States.Holden and Nute were crew members on the American ship ""Charles Doggett"" when it was wrecked on the coast of Morocco. The men were taken captive by local tribesmen and endured months of hardship and mistreatment. They were eventually sold into slavery and separated from each other.Holden's account details the physical and emotional toll of their captivity, including the brutal conditions they endured and the psychological trauma they suffered. He also describes the kindness of some of their captors and the friendships they formed during their captivity.After nearly two years in captivity, Holden and Nute were able to escape and make their way to safety. The book concludes with their return to the United States and their reunion with their families.Overall, ""A Narrative Of The Shipwreck, Captivity And Sufferings Of Horace Holden And Benjamin H. Nute"" is a compelling and moving account of survival and resilience in the face of extreme adversity. It offers a unique perspective on the history of American sailors and the challenges they faced on the high seas and in foreign lands.Who Were Cast Away In The American Ship Mentor, On The Pelew Islands, In The Year 1832.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.