The Narrative of Captain David Woodard and Four Seamen

This gripping memoir recounts the harrowing experiences of Captain David Woodard and four of his crew members, who were shipwrecked off the coast of Celebes and taken captive by Malay pirates in the early 19th century. Through a combination of resourcefulness, courage, and good fortune, Woodard and his comrades were able to escape their captors and make their way back to civilization. With its vivid descriptions of a life at sea and its dramatic tale of survival and escape, this book is a classic of maritime literature.

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