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Shipwreck Of The Stirling Castle: Containing A Faithful Narrative Of The Dreadful Sufferings Of The Crew And The Cruel Murder Of Captain Fraser (1838) is a historical account of a tragic shipwreck that occurred in the early 19th century. The book is written by John Curtis and is based on firsthand accounts of survivors of the disaster.The Stirling Castle was a British ship that set sail from London in 1836 with a crew of 28 and a cargo of goods bound for Australia. However, the ship encountered a violent storm in the Indian Ocean, which caused it to run aground on a coral reef near the Cocos Islands.The crew was forced to abandon ship and take refuge on a nearby island, where they faced a harrowing ordeal of survival. They were plagued by hunger, thirst, and exposure to the elements, and many of them succumbed to illness and injuries sustained in the shipwreck.To make matters worse, tensions among the survivors escalated, leading to the murder of Captain Fraser by a member of his own crew. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the murder, as well as the subsequent trial and execution of the perpetrator.Overall, Shipwreck Of The Stirling Castle is a gripping tale of survival, tragedy, and human nature in extreme circumstances. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the dangers and challenges faced by seafarers in the 19th century, as well as the resilience and courage of those who managed to survive against all odds.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.