Voyage Of His Majesty's Ship Alceste, To China, Korea, And The Island Of Lewchew: With An Account Of Her Shipwreck (1819)

By John McLeod

Book Overview

""Voyage Of His Majesty�������s Ship Alceste, To China, Korea, And The Island Of Lewchew: With An Account Of Her Shipwreck"" is a historical book written by John McLeod in 1819. The book details the journey of the British Royal Navy ship, Alceste, as it embarked on a diplomatic mission to China, Korea, and the island of Lewchew (modern-day Okinawa, Japan) in the early 19th century. The book provides a vivid account of the ship's voyage, including descriptions of the people, culture, and landscapes encountered along the way. Additionally, the book documents the ship's eventual shipwreck off the coast of Sumatra, and the subsequent experiences of the crew as they struggled to survive and make their way back to England. This book is an important historical document, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of naval exploration and diplomacy in the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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: 1165801450
• ISBN13: 9781165801459
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"