Publisher's Synopsis
""Voyage Of His Majesty�������s Late Ship Alceste, To China, Korea, And The Island Of Lewchew, With An Account Of Her Shipwreck"" is a historical account of the journey of the British ship Alceste to the Far East in 1816-1817. The book, written by John McLeod, chronicles the ship's voyage from England to China, including stops in Madeira, Rio de Janeiro, and the Cape of Good Hope. The Alceste's main purpose was to establish diplomatic relations with China, and the book provides a detailed account of the negotiations between the British and the Chinese officials. The ship also visited Korea and the island of Lewchew (modern-day Okinawa), and the book offers insights into the customs and culture of these places.The most dramatic part of the book recounts the ship's shipwreck off the coast of Sumatra, which resulted in the death of some crew members and the capture of others by local pirates. McLeod describes the harrowing experience of the survivors and their eventual rescue by the East India Company.Overall, ""Voyage Of His Majesty�������s Late Ship Alceste, To China, Korea, And The Island Of Lewchew, With An Account Of Her Shipwreck"" is a fascinating historical document that offers a glimpse into the early days of British exploration and diplomacy in the Far East.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.
