A narrative of the sufferings, preservation and deliverance, of Capt. John Dean…
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About this eBook
| Author | Dean, John, 1679-1761 |
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| Editor | Dean, Jasper |
| Title |
A narrative of the sufferings, preservation and deliverance, of Capt. John Dean and company in the Nottingham galley of London, cast away on Boon-Island, near New England, December 11, 1710 |
| Alternate Title |
A narrative of the sufferings, preservation and deliverance, of Captain John Dean and company in the Nottingham galley of London, cast away on Boon-Island, near New England, December 11, 1710 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 33.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Kevin Pulliam and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "A Narrative of the Sufferings, Preservation and Deliverance, of Capt. John Dean…" by John Dean is a historical account published in the early 18th century. This narrative recounts the harrowing experiences of Captain John Dean and his crew, who were shipwrecked on Boon Island near New England during a treacherous winter storm. The tale explores themes of survival, faith, and human resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity. The narrative begins with the ship Nottingham Galley encountering severe weather that ultimately leads it to crash on the rocky shores of Boon Island. Dean vividly describes the crew's desperate struggle for survival, coping with the brutal cold, dwindling food supplies, and the debilitating effects of frostbite. The story takes a dark turn as the men face starvation, resulting in horrific choices that test their moral limits. After enduring tremendous hardships and losing several crew members, their plight is finally recognized, and they are rescued by local fishermen, who had been alerted to their situation. Through this gripping account, Dean highlights not only the physical trials faced by the crew but also their spiritual endurance and reliance on providence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | Nottingham Galley (Merchant ship) |
| Subject | Boon Island (Me.) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51457 |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 56 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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