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The Cruise Of The Pearl Round The World

The Cruise Of The Pearl Round The World

Edward Addams Williams

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120755117
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The Cruise Of The Pearl Round The World: With An Account Of The Operations Of The Naval Brigade In India (1859) is a historical book written by Edward Addams Williams. The book is a firsthand account of the author’s experiences on board the HMS Pearl during its circumnavigation of the globe in the mid-19th century. The author details the ship’s journey, including its stops in various ports around the world, and provides a vivid description of the people, cultures, and landscapes encountered along the way. Additionally, the book includes an account of the operations of the Naval Brigade in India, which the author was a part of. The Naval Brigade was a unit of the Royal Navy that was deployed to India in the mid-19th century to support British troops during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The author provides a detailed account of the Brigade’s activities during this time, including their battles and engagements with Indian rebels.Overall, The Cruise Of The Pearl Round The World: With An Account Of The Operations Of The Naval Brigade In India (1859) offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of naval travel and military operations during the mid-19th century. The book is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the experiences of sailors and soldiers during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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