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100 1 _aLangman, Christopher
245 1 2 _aA True Account of the Voyage of the Nottingham-Galley of London, :
_bJohn Dean Commander, from the River Thames to New-England
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2016-08-10
508 _aProduced by Leonardo Palladino and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A True Account of the Voyage of the Nottingham-Galley of London" by Langman et al. is a historical account written in the early 18th century. This narrative recounts the harrowing journey of the Nottingham-Galley, captained by John Dean, as it sails from the River Thames to New England, ultimately leading to its wreck on Boon Island. The book delves into themes of survival and betrayal, highlighting the dire experiences faced by the crew during their desperate struggle for life. The narrative provides a chilling firsthand account of the crew's ordeal after the shipwreck, detailing their struggle for survival over twenty-four days on a desolate rock. Written by the mate and other crew members, it sharply contrasts with Captain Dean's account, accusing him of incompetence and betrayal. The crew faces extreme hardships, including starvation, isolation, and the moral dilemmas of cannibalism when forced to consume the body of a fellow sailor who dies. Despite the bleak circumstances, the story ultimately concludes with the miraculous rescue of the survivors. This account not only serves as a tale of adventure and adversity but also acts as a cautionary commentary on leadership and ethics during times of crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNottingham Galley (Merchant ship)
653 _aBoon Island (Me.)
700 1 _aMellen, Nicholas
700 1 _aWhite, George, sailor on the Nottingham galley
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52769
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