The life and unparalleled voyages and adventures of Ambrose Gwinnett : containing an account of his being tried, convicted, and hanged in chains at Deal, for the supposed murder of Mr Collins--his surprising recovery--his voyage to the West Indies, and be
Bibliographic Citation:
Gwinnett, Ambrose. The life and unparalleled voyages and adventures of Ambrose Gwinnett : containing an account of his being tried, convicted, and hanged in chains at Deal, for the supposed murder of Mr Collins--his surprising recovery--his voyage to the West Indies, and being taken by the Spaniards, among whom he met with the supposed murdered Mr. Collins, and proposal to return to England together--his being taken by the Algerines and carried into slavery, and, after many hardships, his return to England / written by himself. Edinburgh : Printed & published by J. Brydone, South Hanover Street, [1839-1858?]
Alternative Title:
Life and adventures of Ambrose Gwinnett
Adventures of Ambrose Gwinnett
Publisher:
Printed & published by J. Brydone, South Hanover Street, [1839-1858?]
Notes:
  • Undated. Dates from period of activity of publisher at address, cf. Scottish Book Trade Index WWW site.
  • Woodcut on title page.
  • No. 5 of a series of numbered chapbooks.
  • Colophon at foot of p. 24 reads : James Brydone, Printer, 17 South Hanover Street, Edinburgh.
  • First sentence: "I was born of reputable parents in the city of Canterbury, where my father dealt in hops."
  • Includes 1 woodcut.
  • Copy in McGill Library's Rare Books and Special Collections: self-wrappers; uncut and folded as issued.
Physical Description:
text.chapbook.black and white, 16 x 10 cm.
Language:
English
Chapbook Category:
Travel and Adventure
Digital Collection:
McGill Library's Chapbook Collection
Sponsor:
The McGill Library's Chapbook Collection was made possible through a generous donation from the Harold Crabtree Foundation.
Copyright:
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Link to this chapbook:
http://digital.library.mcgill.ca/chapbooks/fullrecord.php?ID=7845
Chapbook Identifier:
PN970_B79_L5_1839