Description: 1818 A Journal Comprising An Account of the Loss of the Brig 'Commerce Map of Africa in fragile condition Leather Robbins, Archibald. "A Journal Comprising An Account of the Loss of the Brig 'Commerce', Of Hartford, (Con.) James Riley, Master, Upon The Western Coast of Africa, August 28th, 1815; Also Of The Slavery And Sufferings Of The Author And Rest Of The Crew, Upon The Sesert Of Sahara, In The Years 1815, 1816, 1817; With Accounts Of The Manners, Customs, And Habits Of The Wandering Arabs; Also, A brief Historical and Geographical View Of The Continent Of Africa." Published by E. Peck and Company, Rochester NY. 1818. Size 4.5” x 7” 275 pages -foxing throughout Robbins was among the crew of Captain James Riley's ill-fated slaving expedition to Africa aboard the Brig Commerce. Captured by passing nomads after running aground off the African coast, the crew suffered abuse and severe thirst and hunger during their journey through the Sahara. Captain Riley released a book of the same account, “Authentic Narrative of the Loss of the American Brig 'Commerce,' ” but Robbins' journal narrates from the perspective of a crew member, describing in detail the challenges they endured as they struggled to get back home. Keep in mind the shipping price also covers handling fees, packaging materials & time, not just postage. Shipping with Insurance. Shipping Calculator is often wrong please contact me for an accurate international shipping price. See our eBay store for thousands of our other items. B12D
Price: 250 USD
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Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: Rochester NY.
Language: English
Author: Robbins, Archibald
Publisher: E. Peck and Company
Topic: Action, Adventure
Year Printed: 1818
