The Adventures of Naufragus written by himself - 1828

Moffat James Horne - The Adventures of Naufragus written by himself - London, Smith, Elder, and Co., 1828 - 2nd edition - Original edition in 1827 - XII+340p. - Hardcover: leather binding with deep-printed emblem "The Society of Writers to the Signet", 5 rope ribs, handwritten signature of the author on the front cover (fresh or printed ink?) - 12.50x19.70cm - Fair/good copy: text block intact , boards loose from the binding, signs of wear and use on the cover, damaged spine leather, old note on the front endpaper, sporadic foxing spots and stains in the text block.

• The Adventures of Naufragus is a novel written by Horne Moffat J. in 1827. The story follows the journey of a young man named Naufragus, who is shipwrecked on an unknown island after a violent storm. He soon discovers that the island is inhabited by a group of people who are living in a primitive and isolated community. Naufragus must learn to survive in this new environment, and he quickly adapts to the island's harsh conditions. He befriends the natives and learns their language, customs, and way of life. As he becomes more integrated into their society, he discovers that they are facing a threat from a neighboring tribe who wants to take over their land. Naufragus takes it upon himself to help the natives defend their home, and he embarks on a dangerous mission to gather intelligence on the enemy tribe. Along the way, he faces many challenges, including dangerous animals, treacherous terrain, and hostile enemies. The Adventures of Naufragus is a thrilling tale of survival, friendship, and adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. (Source: thriftbooks)
• The Society of Writers to the Signet' is a private association of Scottish Jurists, founded in 1594 and part of the 'College of Justice'. The Society maintains the Category A listed Signet Library which is part of the Parliament House complex in Edinburgh. (Source: Wikipedia)

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