Publisher's Synopsis
""A Landlubber's Log of a Voyage Round the Horn: Being a Journal"" is a book written by Morton Macmichael and published in 1879. The book is a detailed account of Macmichael's journey on board the ship ""The Challenger"" as it sailed around Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of South America. Macmichael, who was not a seasoned sailor, provides a unique perspective on the voyage, documenting his experiences and observations in a journal format. The book includes descriptions of the ship, the crew, the weather, and the various ports of call along the way. Macmichael also shares his thoughts and reflections on the journey, providing insight into the challenges and rewards of life at sea. Overall, ""A Landlubber's Log of a Voyage Round the Horn"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century seafaring and the adventures of one man who dared to venture into the unknown.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.