This gripping collection of narratives recounts the harrowing experiences of several individuals caught in the midst of life-threatening situations, including a family struggling to survive after a shipwreck and a woman who navigates treacherous waters in search of her lost husband.
This book offers a first-hand account of the shipwreck and subsequent captivity of Pierre Raymond de Brisson, a French sailor who was captured by Barbary pirates in the early 18th century. De Brisson's narrative offers a vivid and compelling portrayal of life in captivity, as well as a detailed account of his efforts to escape and return home. With its blend of adventure and historical detail, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of piracy and seafaring during this period.
Comprising the sufferings of the Picard familiy after the shipwreck of the Medusa in 1816, a narrative of the captivity of M. de Brisson in 1785, and a description of the voyage of Madame Godin along the river of the Amazons in 1770. Originally published in 1827.