The Adventures Of John Jewitt: Only Survivor Of The Crew Of The Ship Boston, During A Captivity Of Nearly Three Years (1896) - Paperback

The Adventures of John Jewitt is a memoir written by John Rodgers Jewitt, the sole survivor of the crew of the ship Boston, during his captivity with the Nootka tribe on the west coast of Vancouver Island for almost three years. The book provides a detailed account of Jewitt's capture, his life among the Nootka people, and his eventual release. He describes the customs and way of life of the Nootka tribe, their language, their beliefs, and their interactions with other tribes. The book also includes illustrations of the Nootka people and their surroundings. The Adventures of John Jewitt is a fascinating and informative account of a unique and challenging experience, which provides insight into the history and culture of the indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest.Among The Indians Of Nootka Sound In Vancouver Island.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.