The Voyage Of The Jamestown On Her Errand Of Mercy (1847)

By Robert Bennet Forbes

Book Overview

The Voyage of the Jamestown on Her Errand of Mercy is a historical book written by Robert Bennet Forbes in 1847. The book tells the story of the voyage of the American ship Jamestown, which was sent on a humanitarian mission to Ireland during the Great Famine. The author, who was the captain of the ship, describes the conditions in Ireland during the famine and the efforts of the crew to provide aid to the starving population. The book also includes descriptions of the ship itself, the crew, and their experiences during the voyage. The Voyage of the Jamestown on Her Errand of Mercy provides a unique perspective on the Great Famine and the efforts of Americans to provide relief to those affected by it.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: 1437345379
• ISBN13: 9781437345377
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"