Narrative of the voyage of hms samarang, during the years 1843–46: employed surveying the islands of the eastern archipelago
Auteur :
Belcher, Edward
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108029223
Date de publication :
30 juin 2011
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 x 2,7 cm
Poids :
600 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Published in 1848, Sir Edward Belcher's account of the Eastern Archipelago appealed to Victorian readers' enthusiasm for exploration and adventure. Describing exotic locations including Borneo, Manila and Singapore, Volume 1 blends topographical and strategic observations with vivid descriptions of Asian villages and temples, and of encounters with rulers and pirates.