The Last Cruise Of The Saginaw (1912) - George Henry Read - Bog

The Last Cruise of the Saginaw is a historical non-fiction book written by George Henry Read and published in 1912. The book tells the story of the USS Saginaw, a naval ship that was sent on a mission to establish a coaling station on the Pacific island of Midway in 1870. However, the ship ran aground on a coral reef, leaving its crew stranded on a remote island with limited supplies.The book chronicles the crew's struggle to survive on the island, as they faced harsh weather conditions, food shortages, and the constant threat of attack from the island's native population. The crew's efforts to build a makeshift boat and sail to safety are also detailed in the book, along with their eventual rescue by a passing ship.Read's book is based on firsthand accounts from survivors of the Saginaw's ill-fated voyage, and provides a vivid portrayal of the challenges and dangers faced by sailors in the 19th century. The Last Cruise of the Saginaw is a fascinating historical document that offers insight into the lives of sailors and the perils of naval exploration during this era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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.