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The captive of Nootka, or, The adventures of John R. Jewett.

Title
The captive of Nootka, or, The adventures of John R. Jewett.
Author
Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860.
Publication
New York : J.P. Peaslee, 1835.

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Additional Authors
  • Alsop, Richard, 1761-1815.
  • Jewitt, John R. (John Rodgers), 1783-1821
Description
259 p. : ill. ; 14 cm.
Series Statement
Parley's library
Alternative Title
Adventures of John R. Jewett
Subject
  • Indian captivities
  • Jewitt, John R. 1783-1821
  • Nootka Indians
Note
  • First published under title: Narrative of the adventures and sufferings of John R. Jewitt; only survivor of the crew of the ship Boston ...
  • "Written by ... Richard Alsop ... [who] drew from Jewett his story, during repeated interviews." cf. Hist. mag., v. 4, 1860, p. 91.
  • This edition is a free adaptation by S.G. Goodrich--National union catalog pre-1956 imprints.
  • The narrative in this edition is changed to the third person.
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library