A Narrative Of The Wreck Of The Minerva is a historical book written by Peter Bays in 1831. The book is a detailed account of the tragic sinking of the Minerva, a whaling ship from Port Jackson, New South Wales, on Nicholson's Shoal in the South Pacific. The author, who was a crew member on the Minerva, provides a first-hand narrative of the events leading up to the shipwreck, the struggles and hardships faced by the crew, and the eventual rescue by another whaling vessel. The book also includes descriptions of the geography and natural environment of the region, as well as the customs and practices of the whaling industry during the early 19th century. Overall, A Narrative Of The Wreck Of The Minerva is a fascinating and informative account of a significant maritime disaster and a valuable resource for historians and enthusiasts of maritime history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.