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Narrative of a voyage to Senegal in 1816 undertaken by order of the French Government
comprising an account of the shipwreck of the Medusa ... observations respecting the agriculture of the western coast of Africa
Book • 1818
"Narrative of a Voyage to Senegal in 1816" is a gripping first-hand account of the ill-fated voyage of the French frigate Medusa and the subsequent ordeal faced by its survivors.
Co-authored by Jean Baptiste Henri Savigny, a surgeon, and Alexandre Correard, an engineer, the book recounts the events leading up to the shipwreck off the coast of West Africa.
The authors vividly depict the desperate measures taken to survive on a makeshift raft, including cannibalism and brutal acts of violence.
Savigny and Correard offer a stark portrayal of human behavior under extreme conditions, highlighting the breakdown of social norms and the struggle for survival.
Their narrative remains a vital historical document, shedding light on the Medusa tragedy and its lasting impact on maritime history.
Co-authored by Jean Baptiste Henri Savigny, a surgeon, and Alexandre Correard, an engineer, the book recounts the events leading up to the shipwreck off the coast of West Africa.
The authors vividly depict the desperate measures taken to survive on a makeshift raft, including cannibalism and brutal acts of violence.
Savigny and Correard offer a stark portrayal of human behavior under extreme conditions, highlighting the breakdown of social norms and the struggle for survival.
Their narrative remains a vital historical document, shedding light on the Medusa tragedy and its lasting impact on maritime history.
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Mentioned as a survivor's account from people aboard the Medusa, describing the ship's proximity to the reef.
Medusa Shipwreck (Part 1)
