The Logbook of the Captain's Clerk: Adventures in the China Seas is a memoir written by John S. Sewall. The book takes readers on a journey through Sewall's experiences as a clerk on a ship that sailed through the China Seas in the mid-19th century. The memoir provides an intimate and detailed account of life at sea during this time, including descriptions of the ship's crew, the daily routines, and the various challenges they faced on their voyage.Sewall's narrative is filled with fascinating stories of encounters with ...
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The Logbook of the Captain's Clerk: Adventures in the China Seas is a memoir written by John S. Sewall. The book takes readers on a journey through Sewall's experiences as a clerk on a ship that sailed through the China Seas in the mid-19th century. The memoir provides an intimate and detailed account of life at sea during this time, including descriptions of the ship's crew, the daily routines, and the various challenges they faced on their voyage.Sewall's narrative is filled with fascinating stories of encounters with pirates, typhoons, and other dangerous situations. He also provides insights into the culture and customs of the people they encountered during their journey, including the Chinese, Japanese, and Malays.Throughout the book, Sewall's writing is engaging and vivid, transporting readers to a different time and place. The Logbook of the Captain's Clerk is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history, adventure, and 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.
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