An Authentic Narrative of the Loss of the American Brig Commerce, wrecked on the Western Coast of Africa, in the Month of August, 1815.

Abstract

The following Narrative of my misfortune and sufferings, and my consequent travels and observations in Africa. The very deep and indelible impression made on my mind by extraordinary circumstances attending my late shipwreck, and the miserable captivity of myself and my surviving shipmates, and believing that knowledge of many of these incidents might prove useful and interesting to the world.