An authentic narrative of the loss of the American brig Commerce, wrecked on the western coast of Africa, in the month of August, 1818 : With an account of the sufferings of the surviving officers and crew who were enslaved ...

An authentic narrative of the loss of the American brig Commerce, wrecked on the western coast of Africa, in the month of August, 1818 : With an account of the sufferings of the surviving officers and crew who were enslaved ... / by James Riley.

Author/creator	Riley, James, 1777-1840
Other author/creator	Anderson, Alexander, 1775-1870, illustrator.
Other author/creator	Jones, Walter R. F., former owner.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Hartford : S. Andrus, [approximately 1828]
Description	xiv, [15]-271 pages, 7 unnumbered plates : illustrations ; 19 cm
Subject(s)	Commerce (Brig) Slavery--Africa, North. Africa, North--Description and travel. Sahara--Description and travel.

Running title	Binder's spine title: Riley's narrative
Local note	Joyner Rare copy lacking: 3 plates missing. Also includes bookplate of Walter R. F. Jones featuring a familial crest with with two lions and the motto "trust in God" on front pastedown.
Acquisitions source	Joyner Rare copy purchased from Argosy Book Store, 2/11/2020

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	Rare Collection	DT189 .R5 1828	✔ Available	Request Material