Richard Westall / William Falconer
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
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Librería Kolima (Madrid)
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'The Shipwreck,' by William Falconer and Richard Westall, is a narrative poem recounting the harrowing experience of a ship lost at sea. First published in 1818, the poem offers a detailed and vivid portrayal of maritime disaster, capturing the terror and suffering of those onboard. Falconer, himself a seaman, brings a unique authenticity to the subject, blending technical nautical language with evocative verse. The illustrations by Richard Westall enhance the poem’s dramatic impact, making it a powerful and enduring work. 'The Shipwreck' remains a compelling read for those interested in maritime history and classic poetry. Its themes of survival, loss, and the power of nature continue to resonate with readers today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
