02418cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000320011524500960014726400510024330000470029433600260034133700260036733800360039350000310042950801010046052013470056153400520190865300150196065300310197565300240200685600430203099900190207371758UtSlPG20260610134647.0mcr n260607r20231786utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF0011 aDowns, Barnabas,d1757-181712aA brief and remarkable narrative of the life and extreme sufferings of Barnabas Downs, Jun. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-09-29  aSteve Mattern, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"A brief and remarkable narrative of the life and extreme sufferings of Barnabas…" is a biographical account penned by Barnabas Downs, Jun., published in the late 18th century. This narrative chronicles the extreme hardships faced by the author during a shipwreck on the brig Arnold, detailing the harrowing experiences of survival amidst a fierce winter storm that claimed the lives of numerous crewmates. The book offers a glimpse into seafaring life during this period, particularly focusing on a singular event that tested human endurance and faith.  The narrative unfolds with Barnabas Downs recounting his background and transition from farming to a soldier's life during a tumultuous time. Following his military service, he embarks on a privateering venture that ultimately leads to tragedy when the Arnold is caught in a snowstorm and runs aground. Throughout his ordeal, Downs provides a vivid description of the despair and chaos aboard the ship, where many perished from exposure and fear. His heartfelt reflections on divine providence serve as a testament to his faith, revealing his resilience and gratitude for survival against overwhelming odds. Ultimately, the account is both a personal testimony and a broader commentary on human vulnerability in the face of nature's might. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cBoston: E. Russell, 1786  aShipwrecks  aDowns, Barnabas, 1757-1817  aJames Arnold (Ship)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71758  c112484d112484