A Historical Narrative Of The Shipwreck And Captivity Of Mr. De Brisson (1789)

by Pierre Raymond De Brisson

Book Overview

""A Historical Narrative Of The Shipwreck And Captivity Of Mr. De Brisson"" is a memoir written by Pierre Raymond De Brisson, detailing his experiences of being shipwrecked and held captive for several months. The book, published in 1789, provides a vivid account of the events that led to the shipwreck and the subsequent hardships that De Brisson and his fellow survivors faced while being held captive by a group of indigenous people. The book also highlights the cultural differences between the captors and the captives, and how they managed to overcome these differences to form a bond. Overall, the book is an insightful and engaging read that offers a unique perspective on the experiences of a shipwreck survivor during the late 18th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104612887
• ISBN13: 9781104612887
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"