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Based on the true story of the December 1710 wreck of the Nottingham off Maine, Kenneth Lewis Roberts describes the crew’s ordeal after the ship broke up a dozen miles offshore. Strapped with minimal tools, limited shelter, and only a few cheeses, the men faced sub‑freezing temperatures, snowstorms, and nine weeks of survival. Compounded by scarce provisions, the crew resorted to cannibalism in a desperate bid to stay alive. The narrative culminates when one survivor reaches shore on a crude raft and is rescued. Roberts’ account is enriched in this edition by contemporary crew testimonies, offering contrasting versions of the tragic event and illuminating the depth of human resilience and despair in crisis.
First publish date: 1955
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Roberts, Kenneth Lewis
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