An essay on the preservation of shipwrecked mariners
By A. Fothergill
Length13h 24m
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In "An Essay on the Preservation of Shipwrecked Mariners," A. Fothergill presents a compelling discourse on the humanitarian and moral imperative to support individuals stranded by maritime disasters. The text is crafted in an eloquent, yet accessible prose style, typical of the early 18th century, weaving together empirical observation and philosophical inquiry. The essay situates itself within a growing discourse on maritime safety and social responsibility, reflecting the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason and humanitarian values, while engaging with contemporary debates about the ethical treatment of seafarers in distress. A. Fothergill, a figure often overshadowed in maritime literature, draws from his own experiences and keen observations of the sea's treachery and its toll on human lives. His background, possibly as a mariner or an individual closely linked to maritime communities, informs his passionate advocacy for the recognition of shipwrecked mariners' rights. His work not only mirrors the prevalent enlightenment thought but also serves as a precursor to later discourse on maritime law and social justice for seafarers. This essay is highly recommended for those interested in maritime history, ethical philosophy, and the evolution of social justice paradigms. Fothergill's urgent call for action resonates with modern readers, making it not only a historical artifact but a crucial text in understanding the enduring significance of compassion and aid for the vulnerable.
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Length13 hrs 24 mins
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Publish dateApr 24, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ERRATA.
34LETTER XXXII.
2LETTER I.
35LETTER XXXIII.
3LETTER II.
36LETTER XXXIV.
4LETTER III.
37LETTER XXXV.
5LETTER IV.
38LETTER XXXVI.
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6LETTER V.
39LETTER XXXVII.
7LETTER VI.
40LETTER XXXVIII.
8LETTER VII.
41LETTER XXXIX.
9LETTER VIII.
42LETTER XL.
10LETTER IX.
43LETTER XLI.
11LETTER X.
44LETTER XLII.
12LETTER XI.
45LETTER XLIII.
13LETTER XII.
46LETTER XLIV.
14LETTER XIII.
47LETTER XLV.
15LETTER XIV.
48LETTER XLVI.
16LETTER XV.
49LETTER XLVII.
17LETTER XVI.
50LETTER XLVIII.
18LETTER XVII.
51LETTER XLIX.
19LETTER XVIII.
52LETTER L.
20LETTER XIX.
53LETTER LI.
21LETTER XX.
54LETTER LII.
22LETTER XXI.
55LETTER LIII.
23LETTER XXII.
56LETTER LIV.
24LETTER XXIII.
57LETTER LV.
25LETTER XXIV.
58LETTER LVILVI.
26LETTER XXV.
59LETTER LVII.
27LETTER XXVI.
60LETTER LVIII.
28LETTER XXVII.
61LETTER LIX.
29LETTER XXVIII.
62LETTER LX.
30LETTER XXIX.
63LETTER LXI.
31LETTER XXX.
64LETTER LXII.
32DESCRIPTION OF A CARAVAN.
65LETTER LXIII.
33ACCOUNT OF THE CEREMONIES OBSERVED BY PILGRIMS ON THEIR ARRIVAL AT MECCA.
66APPENDIX.
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