The Mariner's Chronicle of Shipwrecks, Fires, Famines and other Disasters at Sea containing Narratives of the most Noted Calamities and Providential which have Resulted from Maritime Enterprise, Both in Europe and America; Together with an Account of the Whale Fishery, Sketches of Nautical Life, Steam Boat Disasters

Volume 1.

Illustrations: 60 Engravings
Dated: 1834
Pages: 335
Publisher: Charles Gaylord = Boston
Edition: 1st
Size: 12mo
Binding: Hardcover Boards
Type: Nautical
Provenance: Hill House

Notes & Literature: "The Mariner's Chronicle of Shipwrecks, Fires, Famines, and other Disasters at Sea" is a book that was published in 1834 in Boston, Massachusetts. The book is a collection of stories and accounts of various maritime disasters that had occurred up until the time of publication. The book covers disasters that took place in Europe and America, and includes narratives of some of the most notable calamities and providential events that have resulted from maritime enterprise.

In addition to shipwrecks, the book also covers fires, famines, and other disasters at sea, providing a comprehensive overview of the dangers that sailors and passengers faced during this time period. The book also includes an account of the whale fishery, which was a major industry in the 19th century, as well as sketches of nautical life and other important topics related to naval affairs.

The book was likely intended to provide both entertainment and education to its readers, as well as to serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of maritime travel. Today, "The Mariner's Chronicle of Shipwrecks" is a valuable historical document that offers insight into the risks and challenges of seafaring in the 19th century.

Condition Report: Covers present - loose. Cover print partially absent. Text block complete. Good minus. Extremely rare

Subject References: the MARINER`s CHRONICLE: of SHIPWRECKS, FIRES, FAMINES, and other DISASTERS at SEA; containing Narratives of the most Noted Calamities and Providential which have Resulted from Maritime Enterprise, Both in Europe and America; Together with an Account of the Whale Fishery, Sketches of Nautical Life, Steam Boat Disasters, &c. In Two Volumes ~ Vol. II. Embellished with Sixty Engravings.