Publisher's Synopsis
""Voyage Of His Majesty�������s Alceste, To China, Corea, And The Island Of Lewchew: With An Account Of Her Shipwreck"" is a historical account of the voyage of the British ship Alceste in 1816, which was sent to establish diplomatic relations with China and explore other Asian countries. The book is written by John McLeod, who was the ship's surgeon and one of the survivors of the shipwreck that occurred on the return journey. The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the journey of the Alceste to China and the various events that occurred during the voyage. The author provides a detailed account of the ship's encounters with the Chinese authorities and their attempts to establish trade relations with them. The book also includes descriptions of the natural and cultural aspects of the places visited, including Korea and the island of Lewchew.The second part of the book recounts the shipwreck of the Alceste on a reef near the island of Sumatra. The author describes the harrowing experience of the crew, their efforts to save the ship and themselves, and their eventual rescue by the East India Company's ship, Ternate. Overall, ""Voyage Of His Majesty�������s Alceste, To China, Corea, And The Island Of Lewchew: With An Account Of Her Shipwreck"" provides a fascinating insight into the early 19th-century British exploration and diplomatic efforts in Asia. The book is a valuable historical document that offers a detailed account of the Alceste's voyage, its encounters with various Asian cultures, and the challenges faced by its crew during the shipwreck.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.
