A Diary of the Wreck of His Majesty’s Ship Challenger, on the Western Coast of South America, in May, 1835

This book is a fascinating account of the wreck of the HMS Challenger on the western coast of South America in 1835, and the subsequent ordeal of the officers and crew as they waited to be rescued. The author, a midshipman on board the Challenger, provides a detailed and vivid description of the experience, including his impressions of the local people and scenery. The book is illustrated with lithographs of the coast and the Challenger herself.

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