""A Narrative of the Loss of the Grosvenor East India Man: Which was Unfortunately Wrecked upon the Coast of Caffraria"" is a historical account written by John Hynes in 1791. The book recounts the tragic story of the ship Grosvenor, which was en route from Madras to England in 1782 when it ran aground on the coast of what is now South Africa. The ship was carrying a number of passengers, including women and children, as well as valuable cargo. The survivors of the wreck were forced to endure a harrowing ordeal, facing ...
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""A Narrative of the Loss of the Grosvenor East India Man: Which was Unfortunately Wrecked upon the Coast of Caffraria"" is a historical account written by John Hynes in 1791. The book recounts the tragic story of the ship Grosvenor, which was en route from Madras to England in 1782 when it ran aground on the coast of what is now South Africa. The ship was carrying a number of passengers, including women and children, as well as valuable cargo. The survivors of the wreck were forced to endure a harrowing ordeal, facing hunger, thirst, disease, and attacks by local tribes. Hynes, who was a survivor of the disaster, provides a detailed and vivid account of the events leading up to the wreck, the aftermath, and the eventual rescue of the survivors. The book is a fascinating and gripping read, offering a unique perspective on the dangers and challenges faced by sailors in the 18th century, as well as the resilience and bravery of those who survived against all odds.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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