The Old East Indiamen is a historical book written by Edward Keble Chatterton, first published in 1914. The book provides a detailed account of the East India Company's ships that sailed from England to India during the 17th and 18th centuries. The author describes the construction, design, and operation of these large sailing vessels, which were the backbone of the British Empire's trade with India and the Far East. The book also covers the voyages...
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