The Adventures Of John Jewitt : Only Survivor Of The Crew Of The Ship Boston, During A Captivity Of Nearly Three Years (1896) (Hardcover)

The Adventures of John Jewitt is a memoir written by John Rodgers Jewitt, detailing his experiences as the only survivor of the crew of the ship Boston during his captivity for nearly three years. The book was first published in 1896 and is a fascinating account of Jewitt's capture by the Nootka tribe in the Pacific Northwest in 1803. The book provides a vivid description of the customs, traditions, and daily life of the Nootka people, as well as Jewitt's personal struggles to survive and adapt to his new environment. The Adventures of John Jewitt is a captivating read that provides a unique perspective on the early history of the Pacific Northwest and the interactions between European explorers and Native American tribes.Among The Indians Of Nootka Sound In Vancouver Island.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.