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In 1803, off Vancouver Island, the Boston was
attacked by the Nuu-chah-nulth, and 25 of her 27 crew were massacred.
Jewitt was kept as a slave for two years, facing death daily.
This ac-count, enhanced with photos, was first published in
1815, and 180 years later celebrates one of the great stories
of the 19th century.
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