Author: Downs, Barnabas
Synopsis:
"A Brief and Remarkable Narrative of the Life and Extreme Sufferings of Barnabas Downs, Jun." is a gripping account of Barnabas Downs' harrowing experience on board the privateer brig Arnold. In December 1778, the ship was caught in a treacherous snowstorm near Plymouth-Harbour, resulting in the tragic deaths of over sixty individuals. Downs, however, miraculously survived the ordeal and recounts the terrifying events that unfolded during the shipwreck. This narrative provides a detailed and captivating description of the extreme suffering endured by those on board, as well as the resilience and determination exhibited by Downs and his fellow survivors.
Genres: Historical non-fiction, Memoir, Adventure
Themes: Survival, Resilience, Human endurance
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