Captain Harsen and the raft voyage to distant lands
A lone captain builds a raft from driftwood with only a pocket knife, surviving months on a desolate island by making fire, food, and a mast after fleeing to sea. He signals ships, narrates a voyage that led to a government survey and eventual confirmation of his tale amid disbelief.
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Sunda Islands
Equator
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Harsen
Dinally
Haren
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Loos
Sexx
Mone
Madagascar
Australia
Melbourne
Harsey
Har Feu
Tress
Mij Square
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Sonik
Vesoa Eruot
Eprang
Hiarsna
Rome
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Emiy
Neer
York Sun
Army
Osgy
Marine Corps
Porasive
Amy
Navy
Ak Cs
Les Merrice Auck
Jemnpinges Cabordinase
Executive de Arupestis
Congrem
Wonders
Maiajendams Barenia
Gov Tans Pointing Office
Sexituanmsan
Estes
National Mwassum
Foro
Caje
Hike Furloaadin
Uist
Maren
Thas
Joe
Harsen's Island Romance of Capt Harsen's Voyage
A vivid reminiscence of Capt. Harsen of the Boston American Chief, from the Civil War era. The narrative recounts his escape from Zanzibar voyage to the Indian Ocean, drifting to Madagascar waters, and survival aboard a rough boat, detailing crew, gear, and the voyage toward Cape Town with a blend of peril and curiosity.
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Hlarsen
Boston
Gieniel
Harsen
Enchantress
Zanzibar
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Sea King
Acmiall
Cape Town
Melbourne
Initia
Cape
Indian Ocean
Tim
Ceptain
Ian Capt
Americas
Ciel
Rory
Lus Beni
Fis
Mike Quare
Madagascar
Fragmented tales and social quips fill a late 19th page
A stream of short pieces recounts a child's death and spectral visits, stray verses, jokes about fashion, lovers, and bullfighting satire. It notes a Mexican woman doctor graduate and a Newark charity anecdote, then quotes a Philadelphia editorial urging women’s education and equality across society.
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Mass
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United States
Enoch Morgan's Sons CO
New York
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Maerwise
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Mexico
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Newark
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Henry Aaron Lance
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London
Philadelphia Times
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Bec'y
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Lawrench Ave
Chicago
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