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100 1 _aDowns, Barnabas,
_d1757-1817
245 1 2 _aA brief and remarkable narrative of the life and extreme sufferings of Barnabas Downs, Jun.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-09-29
508 _aSteve Mattern, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cBoston: E. Russell, 1786
653 _aShipwrecks
653 _aDowns, Barnabas, 1757-1817
653 _aJames Arnold (Ship)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71758
999 _c112484
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