Episode 12: Sailor hunting in Philadelphia
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While procuring salt in Barcelona, Samuel is treated with great hospitality from the inhabitants whose predominantly Catholic population and culture are often amusing to Samuel. From there, Samuel sails to America where most of his crew desert the ship leaving Samuel to find replacements.
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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.
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