Narrative of a Voyage to Senegal in 1816: Undertaken by Order of the French Government, Comprising an Account of the Shipwreck of the Medusa, the Sufferings of the Crew, and the Various Occurrences on Board the Raft, in the Desert of Zaara, at St. Louis, and at the Camp of Daccard. to Which Are Subjoined Observations Respecting the Agriculture of the Western Coast of Africa, from Cape Blanco to the Mouth of the Gambia.

Author: Corréard, Alexandre

Synopsis:

'Narrative of a Voyage to Senegal in 1816' is a gripping firsthand account of the ill-fated journey of the French frigate Medusa, which shipwrecks off the coast of Senegal. The narrative vividly describes the harrowing experiences of the crew, their desperate struggle for survival on a makeshift raft, and the various events that unfold in the unforgiving desert of Zaara, at St. Louis, and at the Camp of Daccard. Alongside the gripping tale of survival, the book also delves into the observations and insights on the agriculture of the Western Coast of Africa, from Cape Blanco to the Mouth of the Gambia.

Genres: Non-fiction, Adventure, Survival

Themes: Survival, Human Resilience, Colonialism, African Agriculture

Subjects:

• Méduse (Ship)
• Shipwrecks -- Senegal

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