The Shipwrecked Orphans by John Ireland
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"The Shipwrecked Orphans" by John Ireland is a true narrative detailing the harrowing experiences of John Ireland and his companion William Doyley following the shipwreck of the Charles Eaton in the early 19th century. This book, written in the mid-19th century, can be classified as an adventure memoir that unfolds in the context of survival and exploration in the South Seas. The narrative explores themes of survival against the odds, the clash
of cultures, and the traumatic experiences faced by those abandoned in a hostile environment. In the storyline, John Ireland recounts the disastrous journey aboard the Charles Eaton, leading to its wreck on a reef. Following the shipwreck, the crew and passengers are left to face the merciless wilderness and the threat of indigenous tribes, some of which prove to be hostile. After a series of tragic events, including the murder of fellow crew members by natives, Ireland and Doyley struggle for survival on a series of islands. Enduring hardships, they encounter both cruelty and unexpected kindness from the indigenous people, ultimately leading to their eventual rescue. Through Ireland's eyes, readers witness a struggle for life, hope, and the complex interactions between different cultures during a time of great adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ireland, John (Seaman) |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Purcell, Edward B. |
| LoC No. | 2012660300 |
| Title |
The Shipwrecked Orphans A true narrative of the shipwreck and sufferings of John Ireland and William Doyley, who were wrecked in the ship Charles Eaton, on an island in the South Seas |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Ireland, John (Seaman) -- Captivity |
| Subject | Doyley, William -- Captivity |
| Subject | Charles Eaton (Ship) |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- Torres Strait |
| Subject | Shipwreck survival -- Torres Strait |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57515 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-57515-5 |
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 348 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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