The Wreck Of The Grosvenor

An Account Of The Mutiny Of The Crew And The Loss Of The Ship When Trying To Make The Bermudas

von William Clark Russell

336 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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""The Wreck of the Grosvenor"" by William Clark Russell is a gripping account of the mutiny of the crew and the loss of the ship as they attempted to make their way to the Bermudas. The story is based on true events and follows the journey of the Grosvenor, a ship carrying passengers and cargo from England to India in the 18th century. As the ship approaches the treacherous waters off the coast of South Africa, tensions rise among the crew and eventually lead to mutiny. The book details the struggles of the crew as they try to survive in the harsh conditions of the African coast, and the eventual loss of the ship.Russell's writing style is vivid and engaging, and he brings the characters and events to life with his descriptive prose. The story is full of action, drama, and suspense, making it a thrilling read for anyone interested in maritime history or adventure stories. Overall, ""The Wreck of the Grosvenor"" is a fascinating and well-written account of a tragic event in maritime history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Krieg und Verteidigung Rüstungssektor und Streitkräfte Luftwaffe und Kriegsführung
• ISBN: 9781432640095
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC