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Journal of the Third Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage

Journal of the Third Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage

Paperback

Travel WritingGeneral World History

ISBN13: 9791041984046
Publisher: Culturea
Published: Jan 31 2024
Pages: 138
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.30 Width: 7.44 Depth: 9.69
Language: English
Journal of an African Cruiser is a travel narrative written by Horatio Bridge. Published in 1845, the book recounts Bridge's experiences during his time serving as a naval officer aboard the USS Decatur on the coast of West Africa. The narrative provides insights into the challenges and observations of the African coast during the mid-19th century. Horatio Bridge's journal details his encounters with various African cultures, the landscapes, and the complexities of the slave trade, which was a significant focus of naval efforts in the region at that time. The work offers readers a firsthand account of the author's experiences and perspectives on the African coast and its maritime activities. For those interested in maritime history, naval exploration, and 19th-century perspectives on Africa, Journal of an African Cruiser provides a historical document that sheds light on the naval operations and cultural landscapes of the period.

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