A Narrative Of The Loss Of The Grosvenor East India Man: Which Was Unfortunately Wrecked Upon The Coast Of Caffraria

By John Hynes

Book Overview

A Narrative Of The Loss Of The Grosvenor East India Man: Which Was Unfortunately Wrecked Upon The Coast Of Caffraria (1791) is a historical account written by John Hynes. The book tells the story of the ill-fated voyage of the Grosvenor, an East India Company ship that set sail from England in 1782 with over 130 passengers and crew members. The ship was headed for India but encountered a series of misfortunes along the way, including a fire on board and a mutiny by some of the crew members.The most tragic event occurred when the Grosvenor ran aground on the coast of Caffraria, a region in what is now South Africa. The survivors of the wreck were forced to endure harsh conditions and fend off attacks by local tribes. Many of them perished from starvation, disease, and violence.Hynes, who was a passenger on the Grosvenor, wrote the book as a first-hand account of the disaster. He describes the events leading up to the wreck, the struggles of the survivors, and the efforts of those who attempted to rescue them. The book is a gripping and harrowing tale of survival and tragedy, and offers a unique perspective on the history of maritime exploration and colonialism in the 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: 1104597837
• ISBN13: 9781104597832
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"