Byron's Narrative of the Loss of the Wager (1832)

John Byron

Byron's Narrative of the Loss of the Wager (1832)
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 June 2008
Pages
240
ISBN
9781436635257

Byron’s Narrative of the Loss of the Wager (1832)

John Byron

Byron's Narrative Of The Loss Of The Wager is a book written by John Byron in 1832. The book is a first-hand account of the shipwreck of the HMS Wager, which was a British Royal Navy ship that was wrecked off the coast of Chile in 1741. The book details the events leading up to the shipwreck, the struggles of the crew to survive on a deserted island, and their eventual rescue. John Byron was a midshipman on the HMS Wager when it was wrecked, and he was one of the few survivors. His narrative is a gripping tale of survival and endurance in the face of extreme adversity. The book also provides a fascinating glimpse into life in the Royal Navy during the 18th century, with its strict hierarchy and harsh discipline.Byron's Narrative Of The Loss Of The Wager is a classic of maritime literature, and it has been praised for its vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling. It is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history, survival stories, or adventure tales.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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