Narrative of the shipwreck of the brig Betsey, of Wiscasset, Maine, and murder of five of her crew, by pirates, on the coast of Cuba, Dec. 1824.

"Narrative of the Shipwreck of the Brig Betsey, of Wiscasset, Maine, and Murder of Five of Her Crew, by Pirates, on the Coast of Cuba, Dec. 1824" by Daniel Collins is a true story of maritime terror and survival against all odds. This book recounts the author’s ordeal as one of two men left alive after pirates attacked their shipwrecked vessel. Setting sail from Maine with a cargo of lumber, the brig’s voyage took a deadly turn when it struck an uncharted rock off the coast of Cuba. Adrift and vulnerable, the crew's desperate scramble to escape the wreckage only led them into the clutches of ruthless pirates. Collins delivers a raw and unforgettable account of the horrifying fate that befell his companions, painting a shocking picture of greed and violence on the high seas. Against a backdrop of starvation, danger, and hostile encounters, Collins confronts the dark side of humanity on his path to justice.