Voyage Of His Majesty's Ship Alceste, To China, Korea, And The Island Of Lewchew: With An Account Of Her Shipwreck (1819)

""Voyage Of His Majesty�������s Ship Alceste, To China, Korea, And The Island Of Lewchew: With An Account Of Her Shipwreck"" is a historical book written by John McLeod in 1819. The book is a detailed account of the voyage of the British Royal Navy ship, Alceste, to China, Korea, and the Island of Lewchew (modern-day Okinawa) in the early 19th century. The book describes the various events that took place during the voyage, including encounters with pirates, diplomatic meetings with Chinese and Korean officials, and the exploration of the Island of Lewchew. The author also provides insights into the culture and customs of the people living in these regions, and the challenges faced by the crew of the Alceste during their journey.The most significant event described in the book is the shipwreck of the Alceste on the coast of Korea. The author provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the shipwreck, the efforts made by the crew to save the ship, and their eventual rescue by a Chinese vessel. The book also includes illustrations and maps that provide a visual representation of the journey and the places visited by the Alceste.Overall, ""Voyage Of His Majesty�������s Ship Alceste, To China, Korea, And The Island Of Lewchew: With An Account Of Her Shipwreck"" is a fascinating historical account of a significant voyage by the British Royal Navy in the early 19th century. The book provides valuable insights into the cultural, political, and economic landscape of the regions visited by the Alceste, and the challenges faced by the crew during their journey.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.