
A vivid chronicle of one of the early eighteenth‑century’s most feared tempests, this collection gathers together the astonishing losses and calamities that unfolded as the storm battered both coast and countryside. The author presents each disaster with a blend of stark detail and the solemn tone of a moral observer, inviting listeners to feel the terror of raging winds and the fragility of life caught in their path. From shattered ships to ruined villages, the narratives capture the raw power of nature and the human stories that emerged from its fury.
Opening with a thoughtful preface, the writer explains a deep commitment to truth, warning readers of the fine line between dramatic retelling and factual honesty. Throughout the first act, the account balances harrowing eyewitness reports with reflective commentary on divine providence and the responsibilities of those who record history. Listeners are drawn into a world where every gust carries a lesson, and each tragedy is rendered with the earnestness of a contemporary chronicler.
Full title
The Storm or, a Collection of the most Remarkable Casualties and Disasters which Happen'd in the Late Dreadful Tempest, both by Sea and Land
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (353K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Steven Gibbs, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2013-03-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

d. 1731
Best known for "Robinson Crusoe," this restless English writer turned a turbulent life in trade, politics, and journalism into some of the most vivid prose of the early novel. His work mixes adventure, social observation, and the sharp eye of a born pamphleteer.
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