Perils and Captivity Comprising The sufferings of the Picard family after the shipwreck of the Medusa, in the year 1816; Narrative of the captivity of M. de Brisson, in the year 1785; Voyage of Madame Godin along the river of the Amazons, in the year 1770.

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The Medusa Frigate runs aground on the Arguin Bank--Description of the Shipwreck--A Raft is constructed--They swear not to abandon those who wish to go upon it 35