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LoC No.: 04032968
Title: Kathay: A Cruise in the China Seas
Note: Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Kathay: A Cruise in the China Seas" by W. Hastings Macaulay is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the author's maritime journey through the China Seas, detailing encounters, observations, and experiences during his time aboard a naval vessel. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of the narrator, whose reflections provide insights into both the beauty of the regions visited and the challenges faced during the voyage. The opening of the narrative sets the tone for an adventurous expedition as the ship departs from Charlestown, Massachusetts, navigating a series of trials including sea-sickness, shipwreck, and the challenges of maritime life. The narration describes the initial stages of the voyage, highlighting the excitement and trepidation of the crew, along with the beauty of the destinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and the promise of exotic lands. As the ship sails towards Rio, the narrator's anticipation is met with disappointment upon learning of a yellow fever outbreak, preventing the crew's landing. This serves as a prelude to the rich tapestry of cultural and environmental explorations that await in the chapters to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Macaulay, W. Hastings
EBook No.: 27861
Published: Jan 21, 2009
Downloads: 316
Language: English
Subject: China -- Description and travel
Subject: China Sea
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04032968
Title: Kathay: A Cruise in the China Seas
Note: Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by a Project Gutenberg volunteer working with
digital material generously made available by the Internet
Archive
Summary: "Kathay: A Cruise in the China Seas" by W. Hastings Macaulay is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the author's maritime journey through the China Seas, detailing encounters, observations, and experiences during his time aboard a naval vessel. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of the narrator, whose reflections provide insights into both the beauty of the regions visited and the challenges faced during the voyage. The opening of the narrative sets the tone for an adventurous expedition as the ship departs from Charlestown, Massachusetts, navigating a series of trials including sea-sickness, shipwreck, and the challenges of maritime life. The narration describes the initial stages of the voyage, highlighting the excitement and trepidation of the crew, along with the beauty of the destinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and the promise of exotic lands. As the ship sails towards Rio, the narrator's anticipation is met with disappointment upon learning of a yellow fever outbreak, preventing the crew's landing. This serves as a prelude to the rich tapestry of cultural and environmental explorations that await in the chapters to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Macaulay, W. Hastings
EBook No.: 27861
Published: Jan 21, 2009
Downloads: 316
Language: English
Subject: China -- Description and travel
Subject: China Sea
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.