On the Means of Assistance in Case of Shipwreck
Norwich, England: S. Wilkin, 1825. A guide to assisting shipwreck survivors, published about a decade before the famous "Grace Darling" event and providing modern readers with an evocative view of shipwreck disasters from the time: "No species of calamity excites more interest and compassion, than Shipwreck, when its miseries are brought before is, and therefore it is surprising that so little has yet been done to mitigate disasters ... " (p. [1]). It goes on to discuss the scourge of shipwrecks on the British coast, their ill effects, and details several recent case studies and solutions (e.g. accessible life boats). Ends with appendix including Rules and Regulations of the Royal National Institution. Single vol. (8.25" by 5"), pp. [2], 40, unbound, contemporary ink inscription to title-page ("[?] Foster with Heb's love"). Approx. 6 copies on WorldCat (Oct. 2025). Good. Dust soiling, leaves beginning to come loose, with first few leaves sometime detached but present.
Price: $325.00
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