Journal of Voyages by Jacob Dunham
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"Journal of Voyages" by Jacob Dunham is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative details the author's adventurous life at sea during the early 19th century, particularly focusing on his numerous voyages, encounters with pirates, captures by the British, and interactions with indigenous peoples in the Caribbean and Central America. The book aims to provide an authentic recounting of Dunham's experiences, marked by hardship, survival, and the everyday realities
of maritime trade during a tumultuous period in American history. At the start of the account, Dunham introduces himself, reflecting on his early life and the tumultuous journey that led him to a career at sea. He recalls his first significant experience aboard the Sloop Rover during the War of 1812, where he faced challenges such as evading British blockades and eventual capture. The narrative sets the tone for a life filled with perils, including fierce storms, piracy, and cultural encounters, weaving in a sense of personal history as Dunham recounts his motivations for sailing and the relentless pursuit of better fortunes on the treacherous seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dunham, Jacob, 1779-1863 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Journal of Voyages Containing an Account of the Author's being Twice Captured by the English and Once by Gibbs the Pirate... |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Stephen H. Sentoff and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33835 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33835-4 |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 547 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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