The Shipwreck Of The Alceste, An English Frigate, In The Straits Of Gasper: Also, The Shipwreck Of The Medusa ... A French Frigate, On The Coast Of Af

This riveting account of two separate shipwrecks - one English, one French - is a testament to the indomitable human spirit in the face of extreme adversity. Alexandre Corréard, Jean Baptiste Henri Savigny, and John M'Leod vividly recount the harrowing experiences of the crews of the Alceste and the Medusa, as they struggle to survive in hostile waters. A true classic of maritime literature, this book is not to be missed.