Voyage of His Majesty's Late Ship Alceste, to China, Korea, and the Island of Lewchew, with an Account of Her Shipwreck (1819)

""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 book written by John McLeod in 1819. The book is a detailed account of the voyage of the British ship Alceste, which set out from England in 1816 with the objective of establishing trade relations with China and exploring the surrounding regions. The book follows the ship's journey through the East China Sea, the Yellow Sea, and the Korean Strait, as it encounters various challenges and adventures along the way.The author provides a vivid description of the people, customs, and landscapes of the regions the ship visited. He also documents the diplomatic negotiations that took place between the British and the Chinese, as well as the interactions between the crew and the local populations. The book also includes an account of the ship's eventual shipwreck off the coast of Korea, and the subsequent experiences of the crew as they navigated their way to safety.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Late Ship Alceste, To China, Korea, And The Island Of Lewchew, With An Account Of Her Shipwreck"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the early interactions between Western powers and East Asia. It is a captivating read for anyone interested in maritime history, exploration, and diplomacy.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.