Awful Calamities: Or The Shipwrecks Of December, 1839 (1840)

By Anonymous

Book Overview

Awful Calamities: Or The Shipwrecks Of December, 1839 (1840) is a non-fiction book written by an anonymous author. The book chronicles the tragic shipwrecks that occurred in December of 1839, which claimed the lives of many sailors and passengers. The author provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the shipwrecks, the struggles of those on board to survive, and the aftermath of the disasters. The book also includes descriptions of the rescue efforts and the heroic actions of those involved. Awful Calamities offers a compelling and sobering look at the dangers of the sea and the bravery of those who risk their lives to save others.Being A Full Account Of The Dreadful Hurricanes Of December 15, 21, And 27, On The Coast Of Massachusetts.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165248204
• ISBN13: 9781165248209
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"