Narrative Of The Wreck Of The Lady Munro On The Desolate Island Of Amsterdam: October, 1833 (1835)

The book ""Narrative Of The Wreck Of The Lady Munro On The Desolate Island Of Amsterdam: October, 1833"" by John McCosh is a first-hand account of a shipwreck that occurred in October of 1833. The Lady Munro, a British ship, was en route from Calcutta to London when it struck a reef and sank near the desolate island of Amsterdam in the Indian Ocean. The book describes the harrowing experiences of the survivors, who were stranded on the uninhabited island for several months before being rescued. McCosh, who was a passenger on the ship, provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the wreck, the struggles of the survivors to find food and water on the island, and their eventual rescue by a passing ship. In addition to the narrative of the shipwreck, the book also includes descriptions of the island and its wildlife, as well as the customs and traditions of the native people who occasionally visited the island. Overall, ""Narrative Of The Wreck Of The Lady Munro On The Desolate Island Of Amsterdam: October, 1833"" is a fascinating and gripping account of survival in the face of extreme adversity, and provides a unique glimpse into the history of maritime travel in 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.