Narrative of the shipwreck of the brig Betsey, of Wiscasset, Maine, and murder…
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"Narrative of the Shipwreck of the Brig Betsey, of Wiscasset, Maine, and Murder of Five of Her Crew, by Pirates, on the Coast of Cuba, Dec. 1824" by Daniel Collins is a harrowing historical account written in the early 19th century. It details the author’s personal experiences as one of the only two survivors after the brig Betsey was shipwrecked and subsequently attacked by pirates. The book sheds light on themes of
survival, betrayal, and the brutal realities faced by sailors during this perilous period in maritime history. In this gripping narrative, Collins recounts the ill-fated journey of the Betsey, which sets sail laden with lumber from Wiscasset, Maine toward Cuba. After striking an uncharted rock, the crew is forced into a desperate fight for survival when they are pursued by pirates after escaping to shore. Collins vividly describes the tragic fate of his shipmates, detailing the brutal murder of five crew members by the pirates. After a harrowing escape filled with danger, starvation, and encounters with hostile locals, Collins ultimately reaches safety, only to seek justice for his fallen comrades. The book serves as both a personal testimony and a chilling reminder of the lawlessness that plagued the seas at the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Collins, Daniel, 1801-1885 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Narrative of the shipwreck of the brig Betsey, of Wiscasset, Maine, and murder of five of her crew, by pirates, on the coast of Cuba, Dec. 1824. |
| Credits |
Produced by Cline St. Charleskindt and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F2155: History of the Americas: Caribbean area. Caribbean sea |
| Subject | Pirates |
| Subject | Shipwrecks |
| Subject | Caribbean Area -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25022 |
| Release Date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 468 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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