Loss of the American Brig Commerce

This book recounts the harrowing experiences of James Riley and his crew after their ship, the American Brig Commerce, was wrecked on the western coast of Africa in 1815. The book also includes an account of Tombuctoo and the great city of Wassanah, which had not been previously discovered by Western explorers. This is a gripping tale of survival and exploration that will captivate readers.

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