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William Spavens (–1799)

Author of Memoirs of a seafaring life

3 Works 138 Members

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Works by William Spavens

Memoirs of a seafaring life (1796) 135 copies

Memoirs Of A Seafaring Life. 2 copies

The seaman's narrative; containing an account of a great variety of such incidents as the author met with in the sea service. Also a descriptive ... allowance, and customs of His… (2010) 1 copy

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Birthdate: 1735/6
Date of death: 1799
Gender: male
Occupations: seaman
autobiographer
Organizations: Royal Navy (18 cent.)
Nationality: UK
Birthplace: Stewton, Lincolnshire, England
Associated Place (for map): Stewton, Lincolnshire, England

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Works: 3
Members: 138
Popularity: #148,170
Rating: 4.0

ISBNs: 2

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