1843 FAMOUS Narrative of Commerce Shipwreck James Riley
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1843 FAMOUS Narrative of Commerce Shipwreck James Riley Arabs Morocco Africa
“My aim [of this Narrative] has been merely to record, in plain and unvarnished language, scenes in which I was a principal actor, of real and heart-appalling distresses.”
– James Riley, Narrative
A rare printing of Captain James Riley’s account of the shipwreck of the American ship Commerce.
In 1815, James Riley survived a disastrous shipwreck and was enslaved by Arabs in Morocco. Two years later, Riley published the first iteration of this book, and it became an instant favorite to many readers…including President Abraham Lincoln! It includes seven fascinating engravings depicting the famed adventures!
Item number: #13187
Price: $499
RILEY, James
An authentic narrative of the loss of the American brig Commerce : wrecked on the western coast of Africa, in the month of August, 1815, with an account of the sufferings of the surviving officers and crew, who were enslaved by the wandering Arabs, on the African desart, or Zahahrah
Hartford: Andrus & Son, 1843.
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Collation: Complete with all pages
xiv, 271, [1]
7 engraved plates
References: Sabin 71397;
Provenance: Handwritten – Daniel Berger, 1846
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~7.5in X 4.5in (19cm x 12cm)
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13187
“My aim [of this Narrative] has been merely to record, in plain and unvarnished language, scenes in which I was a principal actor, of real and heart-appalling distresses.”
– James Riley, Narrative
A rare printing of Captain James Riley’s account of the shipwreck of the American ship Commerce.
In 1815, James Riley survived a disastrous shipwreck and was enslaved by Arabs in Morocco. Two years later, Riley published the first iteration of this book, and it became an instant favorite to many readers…including President Abraham Lincoln! It includes seven fascinating engravings depicting the famed adventures!
Item number: #13187
Price: $499
RILEY, James
An authentic narrative of the loss of the American brig Commerce : wrecked on the western coast of Africa, in the month of August, 1815, with an account of the sufferings of the surviving officers and crew, who were enslaved by the wandering Arabs, on the African desart, or Zahahrah
Hartford: Andrus & Son, 1843.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xiv, 271, [1]
7 engraved plates
References: Sabin 71397;
Provenance: Handwritten – Daniel Berger, 1846
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~7.5in X 4.5in (19cm x 12cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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1843 FAMOUS Narrative of Commerce Shipwreck James Riley
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