A Sailor Boy's Log-Book From Portsmouth To The Peiho (1862)

By Walter White

Book Overview

""A Sailor Boy's Log-Book From Portsmouth To The Peiho"" is a travelogue written by Walter White, a sailor boy who embarked on a journey from Portsmouth to the Peiho River in China in 1862. The book is a detailed account of his experiences, observations, and adventures during the voyage, including descriptions of the places he visited, the people he met, and the challenges he faced.The book begins with White's departure from Portsmouth on board the HMS Raleigh, a British warship, and follows his journey through the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the South China Sea. Along the way, White encounters a variety of cultures and landscapes, from the bustling ports of Singapore and Hong Kong to the remote islands of the Pacific.Throughout the book, White provides vivid descriptions of the sights, sounds, and smells of life at sea, from the thrill of a stormy night to the monotony of daily routines. He also shares his thoughts and reflections on his experiences, revealing a young man who is both curious and contemplative.As the voyage nears its end, White's ship arrives at the Peiho River, where it is met by Chinese officials. The book ends with White's departure from the ship and his reflections on the journey he has just completed.Overall, ""A Sailor Boy's Log-Book From Portsmouth To The Peiho"" is a fascinating and engaging account of a young sailor's journey through the world's oceans, offering a unique perspective on life at sea and the cultures and peoples he encountered along the way.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104599503
• ISBN13: 9781104599508
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"