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SIGNED 1817 James Riley "An Authentic Narrative Of The Loss Of The American Brig Commerce"

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SIGNED 1817 James Riley "An Authentic Narrative Of The Loss Of The American Brig Commerce"

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Description

American Brig Commerce wrecked on the western coast of Africa in the month of August 1815, with an account of the sufferings of her surviving officers and crew who were enslaved by the wandering Arabs on the Great African Desart, Or Zahahrah

Condition

Very worn, front cover is not attached, foxing to pages

Dimensions

8.5 x 5.5 x 2 in

Weight

1.75 lb

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SIGNED 1817 James Riley "An Authentic Narrative Of The Loss Of The American Brig Commerce"

Name: SIGNED 1817 James Riley \"An Authentic Narrative Of The Loss Of The American Brig Commerce\"
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