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Episode 3: Captured near Charlestown | The Journal of Samuel Kelly
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Samuel Kelly lands at Portugal and has a frightening encounter with a Catholic funeral. Leaving Portugal for America, Samuel's ship is captured by an American frigate. Samuel manages to stay onboard and his vessel and his luck takes a turn for the better days later. Landing near Charlestown, Samuel is privy to the grim effects of the ongoing American Revolutionary war.
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If you're 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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