An authentic narrative of the loss of the American brig Commerce : wrecked on the western coast of Africa, in the month of August, 1815, with an account of the sufferings of the surviving officers and crew, who were enslaved by the wandering Arabs, on the African desart, or Zahahrah
by RILEY, James
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1828 FAMOUS Shipwreck Narrative of Commerce James Riley Arabs Morocco Africa
"My aim [of this Narrative] has been merely to record, in plain and unvarnished language, scenes in which I was a principal actor, of real and heart-appalling distresses."
– James Riley, Narrative
A rare printing of Captain James Riley's account of the shipwreck of the American ship Commerce.
In 1815, James Riley survived a disastrous shipwreck and was enslaved by Arabs in Morocco. Two years later, Riley published the first iteration of this book, and it became an instant favorite to many readers…including President Abraham Lincoln! It includes ten fascinating engravings depicting the famed adventures!
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RILEY, James
An authentic narrative of the loss of the American brig Commerce : wrecked on the western coast of Africa, in the month of August, 1815, with an account of the sufferings of the surviving officers and crew, who were enslaved by the wandering Arabs, on the African desart, or Zahahrah
Hartford, Co. : Andrus & Judd, [1828].
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
o xiv, 271, [1]
o 10 engravings
· References: Sabin 71397
· Provenance: Handwritten – Daniel E. Gerone
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~9in X 5.75in (23cm x 14.5cm)
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- An authentic narrative of the loss of the American brig Commerce : wrecked on the western coast of Africa, in the month of August, 1815, with an account of the sufferings of the surviving officers and crew, who were enslaved by the wandering Arabs, on the African desart, or Zahahrah
- Author
- RILEY, James
- Format/Binding
- Leather; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
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- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Andrus & Judd
- Place of Publication
- Hartford, Co
- Date Published
- 1828
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- 0.00 lbs
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- 1828 FAMOUS Shipwreck Narrative of Commerce James Riley Arabs Morocco Africarare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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