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A Narrative of the Life and Astonishing Adventures of John Daniel, a smith at Royston in Hertfortshire, for a course of seventy years. Containing, the melancholy occasion of his travels. His shipwreck with one companion on a desolate island. Their way of life. His accidental discovery of a woman for his companion. Their peopling the island. Also, a description of a most surprising engine, invented by his son Jacob, on which he flew to the moon, with some account of its inhabitants. His return ... His further excursions in search of England. His residence in Lapland, and travels to Norway, from whence he arrived at Aldborough, and further transactions till his death, in 1711. Aged 97. Illustrated with several copper plates, engraved by Mr. Boitard. Taken from his own mouth, by Mr. Ralph Morris

John DANIEL (of Royston.)

Published: 1801

Total Pages: 86


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