The Wreck Of The Nisero And Our Captivity In Sumatra (1884)

By W. Bradley

Book Overview

The Wreck of the Nisero and Our Captivity in Sumatra is a book written by W. Bradley in 1884. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experience of being shipwrecked on the coast of Sumatra in 1883, along with the crew of the Nisero. The book describes the harrowing experience of surviving the shipwreck and the subsequent captivity of the author and his fellow survivors at the hands of the local inhabitants. The book provides a detailed account of the customs and practices of the Sumatran people and their interactions with the author and his fellow captives. The book also contains illustrations and photographs of the people and places described in the text. Overall, The Wreck of the Nisero and Our Captivity in Sumatra is a fascinating historical document that provides a unique insight into the experiences of Westerners in Southeast Asia during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint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: 1165146096
• ISBN13: 9781165146093
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"