Narrative of a Voyage, in His Majesty's Late Ship Alceste, to the Yellow Sea, Along the Coast of Corea, And Through Its Numerous Hitherto Undiscovered Islands
The book Narrative of a Voyage, in His Majesty's Late Ship Alceste, to the Yellow Sea, Along the Coast of Corea, And Through Its Numerous Hitherto Undiscovered Islands was written by author Mcleod, John, 1777?-1820. [from Old Catalog] Here you can read free online of Narrative of a Voyage, in His Majesty's Late Ship Alceste, to the Yellow Sea, Along the Coast of Corea, And Through Its Numerous Hitherto Undiscovered Islands book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Narrative of a Voyage, in His Majesty's Late Ship Alceste, to the Yellow Sea, Along the Coast of Corea, And Through Its Numerous Hitherto Undiscovered Islands a good or bad book?
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The whole had a very brilliant effect from the shore, where tliousands of the natives had collected to view the scene . x\bout this time the boatswain's wife of the Alceste, who had been a good deal on shore, and was much noticed by the higher class of natives, had a splendid proposal made, by a depu- tation from some great man, to remain behind ; a grand house to live in, and all manner of finery and attentions ; great offers were also made to the boatswain to induce him to comply with this ba...r- gain ; but (after two days' consideration) the ne- gociation was broken off on the part of the husband, who refused to part with her. These proposals most likely came from the king, for it is not pro- bable that any subject could have entered into a treaty of this sort. A young lady of high rank, who had a great curiosity to see this Inago-Engelese^ or English- woman, was brought to her one day when she was quite alone, and walked round her for a consider- TO CHINA. 93 able time, eyeing her with great appearance of surprise.
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