Loss Of The Sparrow-Hawk In 1626: Remarkable Preservation And Recent Discovery Of The Wreck (1865) - Paperback

by Charles W. Livermore (Author), Leander Crosby (Author)

""Loss of the Sparrow-Hawk in 1626"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Charles W. Livermore in 1865. The book narrates the remarkable preservation and recent discovery of the wreck of the Sparrow-Hawk, an English trading vessel that sank off the coast of Cape Cod in 1626.The author provides a detailed account of the Sparrow-Hawk's ill-fated journey, including the circumstances that led to its sinking and the subsequent efforts to salvage the ship and its cargo. The book also delves into the lives of the crew members and passengers aboard the vessel, providing insights into the daily life and challenges faced by early English settlers in America.Livermore's work is based on extensive research and first-hand accounts of the Sparrow-Hawk's sinking and discovery. The book includes illustrations and maps to provide readers with a better understanding of the ship and its surroundings.Overall, ""Loss of the Sparrow-Hawk in 1626"" is a fascinating account of an important event in American history and a testament to the resilience and perseverance of early settlers in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.