A Relic of the Revolution.
Herbert, Charles.
Charles H. Pierce, ( 1847), Boston
12mo. (2 wood engravings) (6), 7-258 pp. b/w frontipiece and illustrated titled.
Price: $350
Containing a full and particular account of the sufferings and privations of all the American prisoners captured on the high seas, and carried into Plymouth, England, during the Revolution of 1776… also an account of the several cruises of the squadron under the command of Commodore John Paul Jones… Compiled from the journal of Charles Herbert of Newburyport… who was taken prisoner in the brigantine Dolton… With names of vessels taken, names and origins of crew members, and names of those who died, escaped or were exchanged. Scarce contemporary account of revolutionary Naval action by an American sailor. Howes H-434. Smith I, 736. Scattered foxing. Bound in publisher’s black cloth with gold decorated backstrip laid down.