Nov 11 2024 18 mins
Still in Florida, the misery of the weather and animosity with the Spaniards begins to take a toll. With the orders to return to Great Britain finally heard, the ship departs. But little food is set aside for the crew which causes tension between the crew and the captain, leading to a miserable trek across the Atlantic.
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Interested in true history stories? This podcast is for you! The Journal of Samuel Kelly is a detailed diary kept by an 18th century sailor. It was discovered approximately 100 years after his death. The book is out of print with its final printing occurring around 1925 by the Fredrick A Stokes company.