The Oriental Voyager: Or Descriptive Sketches And Cursory Remarks, On A Voyage To India And China, In His Majesty's Ship Caroline (1807)

by Jean Ostby Johnson

Book Overview

The Oriental Voyager is a travelogue written by J. Johnson, detailing his voyage to India and China on board His Majesty's Ship Caroline in 1807. The book provides a comprehensive description of the various places he visited, including the cities of Bombay, Calcutta, and Canton, and the islands of Penang and St. Helena. Johnson's observations and experiences are accompanied by detailed sketches and illustrations, giving readers a vivid picture of the people, culture, and landscapes he encountered. The book also includes cursory remarks on the political and commercial relations between Britain and the countries he visited, as well as his personal reflections on the voyage. Overall, The Oriental Voyager is a fascinating account of a journey to the East during a time of great change and exploration.Performed In The Years 1803-1806.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112091020X
• ISBN13: 9781120910202
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"