02756cam a22003733u 4500 57515 UtSlPG 20260610134327.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 2012660300 UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Ireland, John (Seaman) 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 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-07-15 Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "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.) Original publication data not identified Ireland, John (Seaman) -- Captivity Doyley, William -- Captivity Charles Eaton (Ship) Shipwrecks -- Torres Strait Shipwreck survival -- Torres Strait Purcell, Edward B. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57515 98344 98344