Narrative of a Voyage to the South Seas; And the Shipwreck of the Princess of Wales Cutter, With an Account of Two Years Residence on an Uninhabited Island

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1843. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. From Woolmer's Exeter Gazelle. This narrative reminds as forcibly of the adventures of Robin son Crusoe, and bears more the stamp of verity than any other work of the kind we have read. From the Exeter Western Times. The narrative is the unvarnished tale of a pure Devonshire Seaman, and told with a spirit and energy that could only be felt by one who had experienced what he recounted. From the Exeter Flying Post. The writer of this narrative appears to have a mind rightly attuned--to be a thoughtful and reflecting man--in all cases putting his trust in God, and becoming the more satisfied that his ways are right, the more deeply he was schooled in adversity. From the Exeter Western Luminary. Every page shows traces of a thoughtful and pious mind, which has profited from adversity. From the Plymouth Journal. The writer has detailed in a most simple, truthful and therefore fascinating way, the narrative of his long sojourn (with others of his shipwrecked companions) on one of the Crozet Islands in the South Seas. If we opened the volume under an impulse of mistrust, we proceeded to read it with an ever-increasing interest; and we can cordially recommend it to the perusal of all who can appreciate the romance of truth, and the simplicity of genuine piety. From the Plymouth Herald. The whole story bears internal evidence of fidelity. Its diction is essentially good. It is equally honourable to the writer's head and heart. Jt details events, thoughts, and actions, which would have made a higher born man a distinguished hero; and its progress is fraught with facts, incidents and reflections, calculated to enhance our knowledge, improve our morals, and stimulate our religious faith. From the Devonport Independent. The detail is as interesting an ...