Originally published in 1838, Shipwreck of the Stirling Castle is a harrowing tale of survival and tragedy on the high seas. John Curtis provides a firsthand account of the shipwreck and the subsequent struggles of the crew to survive in a hostile environment. The book is a valuable resource for historians and those interested in maritime history, as well as readers looking for a compelling and suspenseful tale of survival. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.