The voyages and adventures of Captain Robert Boyle, in several parts of the world. Itermixed [sic] with the story of Mrs. Villars, an English lady, with whom he made his surprising escape from Barbary. Likewise including the history of an Italian captive, and the life of Don Pedro Aquilio, &c. Describing various and amazing turns of fortune.

People / Organizations

• Spencers & ("printed for")
• William Rufus Chetwood (Author)

Imprint

Cooperstown [N.Y.]: Printed by E. Phinney, for Spencers & Webb, Market-Street, Albany, M,DCC,XCVI. [1796]

Publication year

1796-1796

ESTC No.

W28552

Grub Street ID

338730

Description

iv,[1],6-264p. ; 12⁰

Note

Attributed to William Rufus Chetwood in the Dictionary of national biography. Sometimes attributed to Daniel Defoe and to Benjamin Victor.

Dedicated to Sir William Yonge.

At least two earlier American editions exist.

Uncontrolled note

Signatures: A-U? W? X?