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William Falconer

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British writer and poet

WritersLived 1732 to 1769 · aged 37

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William Falconer was a Scottish epic poet concerned mainly with life at sea. He also compiled a dictionary of maritime terms.

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Engraving of William Falconer

Engraving of William Falconer

The Shipwreck, an epic poem written by William Falconer. The edition depicted above was printed in 1813 in Philadelphia, while the first edition was printed in 1762.

The Shipwreck, an epic poem written by William Falconer. The edition depicted above was printed in 1813 in Philadelphia, while the first edition was printed in 1762.

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deceased

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Lived 1732 to 1769 · aged 37

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