A VOYAGE TO THE SOUTH-SEAS IN THE YEARS 1740-1

Bulkely, John and John Cummins. (Steve Fosset Bookplate)

Verlag: Jacob Robinson, London, 1743

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FIRST EDITION, without the author's real names included in the title. 220pp. Full calf antique, gilt binding. The authors were respectively gunner and carpenter of the Wager, a ship of George Anson's fleet which rounded Cape Horn and ran aground on 14 May 1741 in the Guayaneco Archipelago on the southern coast of Chile. After the loss of the Wager, Bulkeley and Cummins organized the mutiny against Captain Cheap. This Narrative describes how the mutineers made their way back through the hazardous navigation of the Straits of Magellan in a surviving longboat, named the Speedwell, to eventually reach Rio de Janeiro. Provenance: Edward Arblaster (signature). Provenance: Bookplate of Steve Fossett; Explorer, Adventurer; Sailor and first man to navigate the Earth in a balloon. Hill 210; Sabin 9108; Huntress 50; Evans 7859. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 001654E

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Titel: A VOYAGE TO THE SOUTH-SEAS IN THE YEARS 1740...
Verlag: Jacob Robinson, London
Erscheinungsdatum: 1743
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: Fine
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A voyage to the South-Seas, in the years 1740-1 : containing, a faithful narrative of the loss of His Majesty's ship the Wager on a desolate island in the latitude 47 south, longitude 81 : 40 west . 1743

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A voyage to the South-Seas, in the years 1740-1 : containing, a faithful narrative of the loss of His Majesty's ship the Wager on a desolate island in the latitude 47 south, longitude 81 : 40 west . 1743

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A Voyage to the South-Seas, in the Years 1740-1 (Classic Reprint)

John Bulkeley, John Cummins

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the harrowing experiences of British sailors aboard the Wager, a ship that was part of Commodore Anson's squadron during the War of the Austrian Succession. Setting sail in 1740 with dreams of riches and glory, the crew soon faces the harsh realities of a perilous voyage around Cape Horn and into the South Seas. Through the detailed journal entries of two seamen, we witness the escalating challenges faced by the crew: treacherous storms, dwindling supplies, and the constant threat of enemy encounters. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when the Wager is tragically shipwrecked off the coast of Patagonia. Stranded in a desolate and unforgiving environment, the survivors grapple with hunger, disease, and internal conflict as they desperately seek a way to return home. This firsthand account offers a glimpse into the human cost of war and exploration, revealing the resilience and resourcefulness of individuals pushed to their absolute limits. By chronicling the Wager's ill-fated journey, the author sheds light on the complexities of leadership, loyalty, and survival in the face of unimaginable adversity. Ultimately, this book serves as a powerful testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit, even in the darkest of times. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781333275648_0

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