Autobiography of Ashley Bowen (1728-1813)

The first American sailor known to write his own autobiography, Ashley Bowen remains a valuable storyteller who can speak to today's readers about the maritime world in the age of sail. Ashley Bowen began his seafaring career at the age of eleven. After leaving the sea, Bowen spent the rest of his days as a ship-rigger in Marblehead, Massachusetts. A witness to significant historical events, including the British conquest of Canada and the American Revolution, Ashley Bowen confounds today's audience with his eighteenth-century interpretation of eventsan interpretation informed by his deeply religious beliefs and his suspicion of Yankee patriotism.Vickers is the author of 'Autobiography of Ashley Bowen (1728-1813) ', published 2006 under ISBN 9781551117812 and ISBN 1551117819.