The Narrative Of The Honorable John Byron
- Containing An Account Of The Great Distresses Suffered By Himself (1768)
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- Paperback
- Sideantal:
- 270
- Udgivet:
- 10. september 2010
- Størrelse:
- 152x229x14 mm.
- Vægt:
- 363 g.
- 2-3 uger.
- 10. december 2024
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The Narrative of the Honorable John Byron is a first-hand account of the great distresses suffered by the author during his travels in the mid-18th century. John Byron, a British naval officer and cousin of the famous poet Lord Byron, wrote this book in 1768 to document his experiences during his voyage on the HMS Wager, which was shipwrecked off the coast of Chile. The book covers the harrowing journey of the crew as they struggled to survive on a deserted island, facing hunger, thirst, disease, and attacks from hostile natives. Byron also provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as his encounters with other indigenous peoples. The book is a fascinating and gripping account of survival and endurance in the face of extreme adversity, and offers a unique perspective on the history of exploration and colonization in South America.And His Companions On The Coast Of Patagonia, From The Year 1740, Till Their Arrival In England, 1746.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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