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Livermore, Charles W.
Crosby, Leander
04012564
Ye antient wrecke—1626 : $b Loss of the Sparrow-Hawk in 1626. Remarkable preservation and recent discovery of the wreck
The ancient wreck—1626 : Loss of the Sparrow-Hawk in 1626. Remarkable preservation and recent discovery of the wreck
$aUnited States :$bAlfred A. Mudge & Son, $c1865.
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"Ye antient wrecke—1626 : Loss of the Sparrow-Hawk in 1626. Remarkable…" is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the fascinating story of the Sparrow-Hawk, a ship that set sail from England for Virginia with numerous emigrants in 1626, but ended up wrecked on Cape Cod. Its narrative intertwines the ship's tragic journey, the eventual discovery of its wreckage, and the significant implications of these events for early colonial history. The text details the harrowing experiences of the passengers aboard the Sparrow-Hawk, who encountered dire conditions at sea and ultimately encountered the shores of an unknown land. It highlights their interactions with Native Americans, their desperate attempts to repair the ship, and the challenges of surviving in a new world. The discovery of the wreck in 1863 raises questions about historical preservation and geological changes along the Cape Cod coast, providing insights into both maritime history and colonial life. The narrative culminates in a reflection on the ship's legacy as a unique relic of early American history, exploring both its craftsmanship and the stories of those who journeyed on it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/yeantientwrecke100live/page/n1/mode/2up
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Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Massachusetts -- History -- New Plymouth, 1620-1691
Massachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
Cape Cod (Mass.)
Sparrow-Hawk (Ship)
Shipwrecks -- Massachusetts -- Cape Cod
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Category: History - American
Category: History - European
Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750)
Category: Archaeology & Anthropology
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