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Title: A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas
Note: Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas" by Fanny Loviot is a personal account and travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the harrowing experiences of a young woman navigating the dangers of maritime travel and the treachery of piracy in the East. The story likely unfolds through the perspective of the protagonist, who deals with peril, resilience, and the cultural landscapes she encounters as she finds herself ensnared by Chinese pirates. The opening of the narrative establishes the protagonist's voyage from Havre, illustrating her initial excitement and subsequent apprehension as she sets sail with her sister towards California. The author provides vivid descriptions of their turbulent sea journey, complete with storms and moments of fear, which foreshadow the eventual encounter with pirates. Early on, the tone shifts from adventure to trepidation as the narrator reflects on the nature of her journey, setting the stage for the unpredictable series of events that follow. Through her deployment of rich imagery and emotional depth, Loviot invites readers into a world steeped in danger, cultural encounters, and the quest for survival amidst dire circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Loviot, Fanny
Translator: Edwards, Amelia B., 1831-1892
EBook No.: 34167
Published: Oct 30, 2010
Downloads: 223
Language: English
Subject: Voyages around the world
Subject: Loviot, Fanny -- Travel
Subject: Pirates -- China
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas
Note: Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)
Summary: "A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas" by Fanny Loviot is a personal account and travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the harrowing experiences of a young woman navigating the dangers of maritime travel and the treachery of piracy in the East. The story likely unfolds through the perspective of the protagonist, who deals with peril, resilience, and the cultural landscapes she encounters as she finds herself ensnared by Chinese pirates. The opening of the narrative establishes the protagonist's voyage from Havre, illustrating her initial excitement and subsequent apprehension as she sets sail with her sister towards California. The author provides vivid descriptions of their turbulent sea journey, complete with storms and moments of fear, which foreshadow the eventual encounter with pirates. Early on, the tone shifts from adventure to trepidation as the narrator reflects on the nature of her journey, setting the stage for the unpredictable series of events that follow. Through her deployment of rich imagery and emotional depth, Loviot invites readers into a world steeped in danger, cultural encounters, and the quest for survival amidst dire circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Loviot, Fanny
Translator: Edwards, Amelia B., 1831-1892
EBook No.: 34167
Published: Oct 30, 2010
Downloads: 223
Language: English
Subject: Voyages around the world
Subject: Loviot, Fanny -- Travel
Subject: Pirates -- China
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.