The Shipwreck Embellished is a narrative poem written by William Falconer in 1762, recounting the tragic story of a shipwreck that he experienced firsthand while serving as a sailor in the British Navy. The poem details the events leading up to the shipwreck, the struggles of the crew to survive, and ultimately their tragic demise. This edition of the poem, published in 1822, is embellished with numerous engravings depicting scenes from the story,...