Bøger af David Woodard

This true story of survival on the high seas is a thrilling and harrowing tale of adventure and endurance. When Captain David Woodard and his crew of four were shipwrecked near the island of Celebes, they found themselves at the mercy of a group of hostile Malays. What follows is a breathtaking account of the crew's escape from captivity, their struggles to find food and shelter on a deserted island, and their eventual rescue by a passing British ship. Written in vivid and compelling prose, this book is a testament to the indomitability of the human spirit.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This gripping memoir recounts the harrowing experiences of Captain David Woodard and four of his crew members, who were shipwrecked off the coast of Celebes and taken captive by Malay pirates in the early 19th century. Through a combination of resourcefulness, courage, and good fortune, Woodard and his comrades were able to escape their captors and make their way back to civilization. With its vivid descriptions of a life at sea and its dramatic tale of survival and escape, this book is a classic of maritime literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Relation Des Malheurs Et De La Captivité, Pendant Deux Ans Et Cinq Mois, Du Capitaine David Woodard Et De Quatre De Ses Compagnons, Dans L'isle De Célébès ... Avec La Description De Cette Isle, De Ses Productions, Et Des Moeurs Et Coutumes De Ses Habitant: Suivi De Plusieurs Récits Intéressants ... David Woodard F. Buisson, 1805