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Voyage Of His Majesty's Ship Alceste, To China, Korea, And The Island Of Lewchew
With An Account Of Her Shipwreck (1819)
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The narrative chronicles the early 19th-century voyage of the British Royal Navy ship Alceste to China, Korea, and Lewchew (Okinawa). It highlights encounters with pirates, diplomatic interactions, and cultural insights of the regions visited. A pivotal event is the shipwreck on Korea's coast, detailing the crew's struggles and eventual rescue by a Chinese vessel. Enhanced by illustrations and maps, this historical account offers a rich perspective on the cultural, political, and economic landscapes of the time, preserving an important piece of maritime history.
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Voyage Of His Majesty's Ship Alceste, To China, Korea, And The Island Of Lewchew, John McLeod
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Voyage Of His Majesty's Ship Alceste, To China, Korea, And The Island Of Lewchew
- Subtitle
- With An Account Of Her Shipwreck (1819)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John McLeod
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 356
- ISBN13
- 9781104524876
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel
- Description
- The narrative chronicles the early 19th-century voyage of the British Royal Navy ship Alceste to China, Korea, and Lewchew (Okinawa). It highlights encounters with pirates, diplomatic interactions, and cultural insights of the regions visited. A pivotal event is the shipwreck on Korea's coast, detailing the crew's struggles and eventual rescue by a Chinese vessel. Enhanced by illustrations and maps, this historical account offers a rich perspective on the cultural, political, and economic landscapes of the time, preserving an important piece of maritime history.