Perils and Captivity by Dard, Brisson, and Godin des Odonais

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Author Dard, Charlotte-Adelaïde
Author Brisson, Pierre-Raymond de, 1745-1820?
Author Godin des Odonais, Jean, 1712-1792
Translator Maxwell, Patrick
LoC No. 03030628
Title Perils and Captivity
Comprising The sufferings of the Picard family after the shipwreck of the Medusa, in the year 1816; Narrative of the captivity of M. de Brisson, in the year 1785; Voyage of Madame Godin along the river of the Amazons, in the year 1770.
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Summary "Perils and Captivity" by Dard, Brisson, and Godin des Odonais is a historical narrative written in the early 19th century. The work recounts the harrowing experiences of the Picard family following the infamous shipwreck of the Medusa in 1816, as well as other accounts of captivity in treacherous environments. The narrative focuses particularly on the family's struggles for survival after being abandoned, delving into themes of despair, the human spirit, and moral dilemmas in the face of calamity. At the start of the book, we learn about the catastrophic shipwreck of the Medusa and its aftermath, during which survivors are left to navigate the treacherous African desert. The Picard family, which comprises nine members, is forced to confront abandonment and horrific conditions while attempting to reach safety. The narrative sets the stage for their journey filled with despair, illness, and the fragile nature of human relationships as they struggle against both nature’s fury and the cruelty of other survivors. Themes of hope and resilience are woven through their harrowing experiences, laying the groundwork for a deeply emotional exploration of human endurance in desperate circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Méduse (Ship)
Subject Picard family
Subject Godin des Odonais, Isabelle de Grandmaison, 1728?-
Subject Shipwrecks -- South Atlantic Ocean
Subject Amazon River -- Description and travel
Subject Africa, North -- Social life and customs -- 18th century
Subject Africa, French-speaking West -- Social life and customs -- 18th century
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EBook-No. 22792
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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