Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a personal narrative written by Elias Pym Fordham, a British sailor who was shipwrecked off the coast of New York in 1829. The book provides a detailed account of his experiences during the shipwreck and his subsequent journey to New York City. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in maritime history or the experiences of sailors in the 19th century.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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