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"Ye antient wrecke—1626 : Loss of the Sparrow-Hawk in 1626. Remarkable preservation and recent discovery of the wreck" by Charles W. Livermore is a historical exploration of the Sparrow-Hawk, a ship that departed England in 1626 carrying emigrants headed for Virginia, only to meet its fate in a shipwreck off Cape Cod. The book recounts the ship's ill-fated voyage, detailing the hardships faced by its passengers and their eventual encounter with an unfamiliar shoreline. It explores the survivors' interactions with Native Americans, their attempts to salvage and repair the vessel, and the wider context of survival in early colonial America. The narrative also focuses on the wreck's rediscovery in 1863, sparking examination of the wreck, its historical significance, maritime history, and colonial life. The saga of the Sparrow-Hawk becomes a historical and human story about early American history.