Project Gutenberg 2023-09-29 Public domain in the USA. 119 Downs, Barnabas 1757 1817 Downes, Barnabas A brief and remarkable narrative of the life and extreme sufferings of Barnabas Downs, Jun. : $b Who was among the number of those who escaped death on board the privateer brig Arnold, James Magee, commander, which was cast away near Plymouth-Harbour, in a most terrible snow-storm, December 26, 1778, when more than sixty persons were frozen to death. Containing also a particular account of said shipwreck $aBoston :$bE. Russell, $c1786, copyright 1972. Steve Mattern, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "A brief and remarkable narrative of the life and extreme sufferings of Barnabas…" is a biographical account penned by Barnabas Downs, Jun., published in the late 18th century. This narrative chronicles the extreme hardships faced by the author during a shipwreck on the brig Arnold, detailing the harrowing experiences of survival amidst a fierce winter storm that claimed the lives of numerous crewmates. The book offers a glimpse into seafaring life during this period, particularly focusing on a singular event that tested human endurance and faith. The narrative unfolds with Barnabas Downs recounting his background and transition from farming to a soldier's life during a tumultuous time. Following his military service, he embarks on a privateering venture that ultimately leads to tragedy when the Arnold is caught in a snowstorm and runs aground. Throughout his ordeal, Downs provides a vivid description of the despair and chaos aboard the ship, where many perished from exposure and fear. His heartfelt reflections on divine providence serve as a testament to his faith, revealing his resilience and gratitude for survival against overwhelming odds. Ultimately, the account is both a personal testimony and a broader commentary on human vulnerability in the face of nature's might. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20230114082250downs 1786 US Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Shipwrecks Downs, Barnabas, 1757-1817 James Arnold (Ship) F001 Text Category: Biographies Category: Adventure Category: History - American 62849 2025-06-28T10:34:06.229242 text/html 59334 2023-09-29T18:20:11 text/html 564361 2025-06-28T10:34:10.733214 application/epub+zip 563177 2025-06-28T10:34:07.922241 application/epub+zip 265084 2025-06-28T10:34:06.982211 application/epub+zip 1320930 2025-06-28T10:34:12.533218 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1270285 2025-06-28T10:34:09.720257 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 39377 2025-06-28T10:34:05.950215 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 39097 2023-09-29T18:20:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17329 2025-06-28T10:34:12.668184 application/rdf+xml 20987 2025-06-28T10:34:07.234211 image/jpeg 3085 2025-06-28T10:34:07.105207 image/jpeg 979475 2023-09-29T18:20:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 1010300 2025-06-28T10:34:06.252202 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog