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Voyage Of His Majesty's Alceste, To China, Corea, And The Island Of Lewchew

- With An Account Of Her Shipwreck (1820)

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The book ""Voyage Of His Majesty�������s Alceste, To China, Corea, And The Island Of Lewchew: With An Account Of Her Shipwreck"" is a historical account written by John McLeod in 1820. The book details the journey of His Majesty's ship Alceste, which was sent on a diplomatic mission to China, Korea, and the Island of Lewchew (now known as Okinawa) in the early 19th century.The book provides a vivid description of the voyage, including the ship's encounters with various cultures and customs along the way. McLeod also recounts the ship's eventual shipwreck off the coast of Sumatra, and the harrowing experiences of the crew as they attempted to survive and make their way back to civilization.Overall, ""Voyage Of His Majesty�������s Alceste, To China, Corea, And The Island Of Lewchew: With An Account Of Her Shipwreck"" is a fascinating historical document that provides a unique glimpse into the world of 19th-century maritime exploration and diplomacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166189730
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 356
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x19 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 476 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 26. november 2024
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The book ""Voyage Of His Majesty�������s Alceste, To China, Corea, And The Island Of Lewchew: With An Account Of Her Shipwreck"" is a historical account written by John McLeod in 1820. The book details the journey of His Majesty's ship Alceste, which was sent on a diplomatic mission to China, Korea, and the Island of Lewchew (now known as Okinawa) in the early 19th century.The book provides a vivid description of the voyage, including the ship's encounters with various cultures and customs along the way. McLeod also recounts the ship's eventual shipwreck off the coast of Sumatra, and the harrowing experiences of the crew as they attempted to survive and make their way back to civilization.Overall, ""Voyage Of His Majesty�������s Alceste, To China, Corea, And The Island Of Lewchew: With An Account Of Her Shipwreck"" is a fascinating historical document that provides a unique glimpse into the world of 19th-century maritime exploration and diplomacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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