The life and surprizing adventures of James Wyatt, born near Exeter, in Devonshire, in the year 1707. Containing, I. His entering himself Trumpeter on board the Revenge Privateer, Capt. James Wimble, May 29, 1741. II. An Account of their Cruize; and of his being taken Prisoner by the Spaniards; with his wonderful Deliverance from Death. III. The Manner of his escaping from the Spaniards, with Capt. Robert Winter, and five others. IV. How they were drove by contrary Winds on the Coast of Barbary; where they were taken Prisoners by the Moors, and the Hardships they endur'd among the Infidels. With the Manner of his Deliverance, and his Arrival safe in England after various Vicissitudes of Fortune. Written by himself. Adorn'd with copper plates.

  • Wyatt, James, 1707-
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1753
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London : printed and sold by W. Reeve, in Fleet-Street; E. Duncomb, in Butcherhall-Lane; E. Cook, at the Royal-Exchange; and at the Printing-Office, in Hind-Court, opposite Water-Lane, Fleet-Street, 1753.

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181,[3]p.,plates : port. ; 120.

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The fifth edition.

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ESTC T110277

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