The Cruise Of The Marchesa To Kamschatka And New Guinea: With Notices Of Formosa, Liu-Kiu, And Various Islands Of The Malay Archipelago (1889) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437334838)

""The Cruise Of The Marchesa To Kamschatka And New Guinea"" is a travelogue written by Francis Henry Hill Guillemard in 1889. The book documents the author's voyage on the Marchesa, a yacht owned by Sir George Nares, from Hong Kong to the remote regions of Kamschatka and New Guinea. Along the way, Guillemard provides detailed descriptions of the various islands and territories they visited, including Formosa, Liu-Kiu, and various islands of the Malay Archipelago. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures encountered on the journey. Guillemard's writing is both informative and engaging, making this book a valuable resource for those interested in the history and geography of the region, as well as a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in travel and adventure.""With Maps And Numerous Woodcuts Drawn By J. Keulemans, C. Whymper, And Others And Engraved By Edward Whymper.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.

Author: Francis Henry Hill Guillemard
ISBN-10: 1437334830
ISBN-13: 9781437334838
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2008
Pages: 560
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.74lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.14d