1818 Shipwreck of OSWEGO Africa Slave Trade Slavery Capt Paddock Arab Pirates

Judah Paddock

Published by New York : Published by Captain James Riley, 1818., 1818

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1818 Shipwreck of OSWEGO Africa Slave Trade Slavery Capt Paddock Arab Pirates A rare 1st English edition of the story of shipwreck of the Oswego! The Oswego was a ship of 260 tons, of Hudson, New York. Captain Paddock sailed in her from New York for Cork on January 8, 1800, with a crew of thirteen. From Cork the Oswego> sailed for the Cape Verde Islands to pick up salt and skins for New York, but the ship was caught in an east-running current and struck on the coast of Morocco, near Cape Hun, on April 3, 1800. The crew was soon captured by Arabs, and separated, but Captain Paddock and some companions were soon taken to Mogador and ransomed there, about May 17, 1801. He had some difficulty in getting passage back to the United States, but eventually arrived home at Hudson on December 1, 1801. Main author: Judah Paddock Title: A narrative of the shipwreck of the ship Oswego, on the coast of South Barbary, : and of the sufferings of the master and the crew while in bondage among the Arabs; interspersed with numerous remarks upon the country and its inhabitants, and concerning the peculiar perils of that coast. Published: New York : Published by Captain James Riley, 1818. Language: English Notes & contents: 1st English edition FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE Wear: wear as seen in photos Binding: tight and secure leather binding; Pages: complete with all 186 pages; plus indexes, prefaces, and such Publisher: New York : Published by Captain James Riley, 1818. Size: ~8.5in X 5in (21.5cm x 12.5cm) FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE Shipping: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Satisfaction Guarantee: Customer satisfaction is our priority. Notify us within 7 days of receiving your item and we will offer a full refund guarantee without reservation. $499 Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # ABE-1483137833624

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Title: 1818 Shipwreck of OSWEGO Africa Slave Trade ...

Publisher: New York : Published by Captain James Riley, 1818.

Publication Date: 1818

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition

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