The Narrative Of The Honorable John Byron: Containing An Account Of The Great Distresses Suffered By Himself (1768)

by John Byron

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166178358
• ISBN13: 9781166178352
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"