The voyages and adventures of Captain Robert Boyle, in several parts of the world.
Subtitle: Intermix'd with the story of Mrs. Villars, an English lady with whom he made his surprizing escape from Barbary; the history of an Italian captive; and the life of Don Pedro Aquilio, &c. Full of various and amazing turns of fortune. To which is added, The voyage, shipwreck, and miraculous preservation, of Richard Castelman, Gent. with a description of the city of Philadelphia, and the country of Pensylvania.
Contributors: Victor, Benjamin, d. 1778, supposed author.; Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731, supposed author.; Castelman, Richard, fl. 1710.
Publisher: Printed for J. Watts
Published: 1726
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 374
Subjects: Voyages, Imaginary -- Early works to 1800.; Pennsylvania -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800.
Genres: Early works to 1800.
Notes: Sabin 12553.
"This work has been attributed to Benjamin Victor, also to Daniel Defoe." cf. Sabin.
"Boyle's narrative is probably fictitious, but that of Castelman bears mark of authenticity."--Rich's Bibl. americana nova.
"The voyage, shipwrack, and miraculous escape of Richard Castelman" (p. [331]-374) has special t.p.