Narrative of a Voyage to India; of a Shipwreck on board the Lady Castlereagh;…
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"Narrative of a Voyage to India; of a Shipwreck on board the Lady Castlereagh" by W. B. Cramp is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book recounts the author's journey from England to India and details the experiences and adventures encountered during the voyage, including a shipwreck and observations of various cultures. The opening of the narrative describes Cramp's departure from England aboard the Princess Charlotte, detailing the
chaotic environment of the ship as they set sail. He vividly recounts the ceremonious crossing of the equinoctial line and introduces various characters, including Neptune and his maritime entourage, who perform a traditional initiation for those crossing the line for the first time. Cramp's reflections on the sea, the crew's interactions, and the beautiful yet tumultuous nature of his journey establish a foundation for the ensuing adventures, setting an engaging tone for the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Cramp, W. B. |
|---|---|
| Title | Narrative of a Voyage to India; of a Shipwreck on board the Lady Castlereagh; and a Description of New South Wales |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Subject | New South Wales -- Description and travel |
| Subject | India -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Lady Castlereagh (Ship) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27113 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-27113-2 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1030 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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