Publisher's Synopsis
""Journal Of An African Cruiser"" is a travelogue written by an officer of the U.S. Navy who sailed along the West Coast of Africa in the mid-19th century. The book comprises sketches of various places of interest, including the Canaries, the Cape De Verds, Liberia, Madeira, Sierra Leone, and other locations. The author provides a vivid and detailed account of his experiences, describing the people, customs, landscapes, and wildlife he encountered during his journey. The book is a fascinating insight into the colonial era and the early days of exploration in Africa. It is a must-read for anyone interested in African history, naval history, or travel writing.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.
