9780282462529 - The Narrative of Captain O'brien, R. N: Containing an Account of His Shipwreck, Captivity, and Escape From France, After Undergoing a Series of ... for Nearly Five ... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a first-hand account of the shipwreck and subsequent imprisonment of a naval captain during the Napoleonic Wars. The author recounts his harrowing experience, from the moment his ship strikes rocks off the coast of France to his eventual escape from captivity years later. Along the way, he provides insights into the brutal treatment of prisoners of war, the challenges of maintaining hope in the face of adversity, and the enduring power of the human spirit. By weaving together personal narrative and historical context, the author sheds light on a little-known aspect of the Napoleonic Wars and offers a moving testament to the resilience of those who endured its hardships. 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.