Narrative of Honourable John Byron, Commodore in a Late Expedition - Containing an Account of Great Distresses Suffered By Himself His

Klappentext First published in 1768, this is a dramatic first-hand account of survival following the wreck of HMS Wager in 1741. Zusammenfassung First published in 1768, this dramatic account by naval officer John Byron (1723–86) recounts the five harrowing years it took to get home after the wreck and mutiny of HMS Wager in 1741. Aboard the Beagle on Darwin's voyage, the book also influenced Don Juan by the author's grandson. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; The narrative.

Product details

• Authors: John Byron
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781108065368
• ISBN: 978-1-108-06536-8
• No. of pages: 278
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Maritime Exploration
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous