[BRITISH SHIPWRECK & CAPTIVITY]. A group of 9 narratives describing British shipwrecks and resulting captivity, comprising:

1.
The Captives, or an Account of the Sufferings of Twenty Christian Slaves , who were taken by an Algerian Corsair. London: to be sold by Champante and Witro and others, [ca 1804]. 12mo. Modern cloth, sheets uncut.

2.
DRURY, Robert. The Adventures...During Fifteen Years Captivity on the Island of Madagascar. London: W. Meadows and others, 1807. Octavo. Engraved frontispiece. Contemporary half calf. Provenance: William Roots (bookplate and signature).

3.
O'BRIEN, Captain. Narrative... Containing an Account of his Shipwreck, Captivity, and Escape from France. London: for Joyce Gold, 1814. Modern quarter leather.

4.
Narrative of the Loss of the Scepter Man of War... Which was Wrecked in Table-Bay, Cape of Good Hope. London: John Fairburn, n.d. Octavo. Engraved frontispiece. Modern wrappers, sheets uncut.

5.
Authentic Narrative of the Wreck of His Majesty's Ship Scepter. London: Thomas Tegg, n.d. Small octavo. Engraved frontispiece. 20th-century half brown morocco.

6.
Correct Statement on the Loss of the Earl of Abergavenny... Also the Shipwreck of Occum Chamnan. London: Thomas Tegg, n.d. Small octavo. Engraved frontispiece. 20th-century half brown morocco.

7.
Extraordinary Hardships and Adventures of Captain David Woodward and Five Companions... Including their Escape from the Malays after a Captivity of Nearly Three Years. London: Thomas Tegg, n.d. Small octavo. Engraved frontispiece. 20th-century half brown morocco.

8.
Shipwreck and Death of Lord Royston, and other persons of Distinction...in the Agatha. London: Thomas Tegg, n.d. Small octavo. Engraved frontispiece. 20th-century half brown morocco.

9.
Shipwreck and Captivity of Captain Donald Campbell, on Leaving Goa for Madras... Including... his Imprisonment. London: Thomas Tegg, n.d. Small octavo. Engraved frontispiece. 20th-century half brown morocco.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.