Narrative of a Voyage to Senegal in 1816: Undertaken by Order of the French Government, Comprising an Account of the Shipwreck of the Medusa, the Sufferings of the Crew, and the Various Occurrences on Board the Raft, in the Desert of Zaara, at St. Louis, and at the Camp of Daccard. to Which Are Subjoined Observations Respecting the Agriculture of the Western Coast of Africa, from Cape Blanco to the Mouth of the Gambia.
Narrative of a Voyage to Senegal in 1816: Undertaken by Order of the French Government, Comprising an Account of the Shipwreck of the Medusa, the Sufferings of the Crew, and the Various Occurrences on Board the Raft, in the Desert of Zaara, at St. Louis, and at the Camp of Daccard. to Which Are Subjoined Observations Respecting the Agriculture of the Western Coast of Africa, from Cape Blanco to the Mouth of the Gambia.
Adventure, History - European, History - Modern (1750+)
Narrative of a Voyage to Senegal in 1816, authored by Jean Baptiste Henri Savigny, recounts the harrowing experiences of survivors from the shipwreck of the French frigate Medusa. Written in the early 19th century, the book details their struggle for survival on a makeshift raft after being abandoned at sea, highlighting the chaos, despair, and conflicts among the crew. Additionally, it includes observations on agriculture along the western coast of Africa, making it a significant historical document that sheds light on both maritime disaster and colonial interests in the region.
