Bulkeley john cummins john (58 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: New. The tale of the ill-fated HMS Wager gripped the public's imagination, feeding its taste for dramatic accounts of survival against the odds. Part of George Anson's squadron that had been sent to harass Spanish ships in the Pacific, she was wrecked after rounding Cape Horn in 1741. The majority of the survivors, led by ship's gunner John Bulkeley, mutinied against their irascible and unpredictable captain and chose to make their own way home in what would become one of the most hazardous journeys ever recorded. Their journey took them over 2,000 miles in an open boat through ferocious seas, enduring starvation and extreme privation. Two years after the disaster, the thirty remaining men arrived back in England. Bulkeley and ship's carpenter John Cummins published this account in 1743. Also reissued in this series is the 1768 account of John Byron, who had been midshipman aboard the Wager.…

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Condizione: New. pp. 246.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Third edition but first modern edition, the second edition having been published in 1757. Very good+ condition. Tight and square with bright covers and spine, clean unmarked interior. Sturdy binding and strong hinges. General wear to cloth covers. Beware modern reprints of this work; most are scanned copies with inferior print quality, illustrations, and binding compared to this original edition.…

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 244 pages. 8.40x5.50x0.70 inches. In Stock.

Condizione: New. An extraordinary 1743 account of survival against the odds following the wreck of HMS Wager after rounding Cape Horn. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Maritime Exploration. Num Pages: 246 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 320. . 2015. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the harrowing experiences of British sailors aboard the Wager, a ship that was part of Commodore Anson's squadron during the War of the Austrian Succession. Setting sail in 1740 with dreams of riches and glory, the crew soon faces the harsh realities of a perilous voyage around Cape Horn and into the South Seas. Through the detailed journal entries of two seamen, we witness the escalating challenges faced by the crew: treacherous storms, dwindling supplies, and the constant threat of enemy encounters. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when the Wager is tragically shipwrecked off the coast of Patagonia. Stranded in a desolate and unforgiving environment, the survivors grapple with hunger, disease, and internal conflict as they desperately seek a way to return home. This firsthand account offers a glimpse into the human cost of war and exploration, revealing the resilience and resourcefulness of individuals pushed to their absolute limits. By chronicling the Wager's ill-fated journey, the author sheds light on the complexities of leadership, loyalty, and survival in the face of unimaginable adversity. Ultimately, this book serves as a powerful testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit, even in the darkest of times. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. This is a clean and tight copy in a worn though unclipped dust wrapper. Illustrated with no inscriptions. 1927 reprint.

Condizione: New. An extraordinary 1743 account of survival against the odds following the wreck of HMS Wager after rounding Cape Horn. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Maritime Exploration. Num Pages: 246 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 320. . 2015. Paperback. . . . .…

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Hardback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. The tale of the ill-fated HMS Wager gripped the public's imagination, feeding its taste for dramatic accounts of survival against the odds. Part of George Anson's squadron that had been sent to harass Spanish ships in the Pacific, she was wrecked after rounding Cape Horn in 1741. The majority of the survivors, led by ship's gunner John Bulkeley, mutinied against their irascible and unpredictable captain and chose to make their own way home in what would become one of the most hazardous journeys ever recorded. Their journey took them over 2,000 miles in an open boat through ferocious seas, enduring starvation and extreme privation. Two years after the disaster, the thirty remaining men arrived back in England. Bulkeley and ship's carpenter John Cummins published this account in 1743. Also reissued in this series is the 1768 account of John Byron, who had been midshipman aboard the Wager.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. xx+220 pages. Octavo (8" x 5") bound in later calf with red spine labels in gilt. (European Americana 743/40; Hill 210; Sabin 9108) First edition. One of two 1743 London editions (priority unknown). In 1740, Commodore George Anson was commissioned to capture or disrupt Spanish colonies in the Pacific Ocean. Setting off from Portsmouth, the squadron almost immediately met with disaster. The great number of provisions (including almost £15,000 worth of trade goods) and cramped conditions meant that the food rotted and disease was rampant. By the time they reached Brazil, the ships required deep cleaning and repairs. Bad weather then hampered the crossing of the Magellan Strait and soon the fleet had been scattered. In May 1741, one of the ships, HMS Wager was wrecked off the coast of Chile and the captain, David Cheap, in strict observance of Admiralty regulations, refused to pay wages to the wrecked seamen but still expected the men to work. He also began to arm himself with pistols and on 10 June 1741, Cheap shot a drunken sailor. He refused the man treatment and the sailor suffered for two weeks before dying. This lost Cheap most of his support, discontent began to rise, and the crew mutinied. They split into two groups, the mutineers deciding to sail back through the Magellan Strait, while the captains group favored a northward voyage in the hopes of rendezvousing with Anson. The mutineers navigated the Magellan Strait and returned to Brazil where they managed to gain passage back to Europe aboard a Portuguese ship. However, only 29 of the crew made it back to England. This account of the mutiny was published in 1743 by two of the mutineers, the gunner John Bulkeley and John Cummins, the ship's carpenter. In 1744, the surviving members of the captain's party reached Santiago where they arranged for passage to Europe aboard a French ship. The midshipman, John Byron (1723-86), subsequently published his own account of the events in which he defended Cheap's actions. (Royal Collection Trust) Condition: Moderate wear; hinges split, minor foxing; front exterior hinge heavily rubbed; later bookplate on front pastedown else about very good.…