Voyage of His Majesty's Ship Alceste, to China, Corea, and the Island of Lewchew: With an Account of Her Shipwreck

by John M'Leod

In 1816, the HMS Alceste set sail for China, carrying a diplomatic delegation tasked with strengthening British relations with the Qing Empire. This account, written by John M'Leod, provides a firsthand look at the voyage, as well as the culture and people encountered along the way.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021322970
• ISBN13: 9781021322975
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"