Inicio > Biografía e historias reales > Journal Of An African Cruiser
Journal Of An African Cruiser

Journal Of An African Cruiser

Horatio Bridge

27,09 €
IVA incluido
Disponible
Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2011
Materia
Biografía e historias reales
ISBN:
9781245061803
27,09 €
IVA incluido
Disponible

Selecciona una librería:

  • Librería Samer Atenea
  • Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
  • Kálamo Books
  • Librería Perelló (Valencia)
  • Librería Elías (Asturias)
  • Donde los libros
  • Librería Kolima (Madrid)
  • Librería Proteo (Málaga)

'Journal Of An African Cruiser' chronicles the voyages and observations of Horatio Bridge along the West Coast of Africa. This third volume details visits to the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Liberia, Madeira, Sierra Leone, and other locales, offering a glimpse into the 19th-century encounters between Western travelers and African societies. Bridge’s journal provides invaluable historical insights into the cultural landscapes, colonial activities, and natural environments of these regions. The detailed descriptions and personal anecdotes capture the complexities of intercultural exchange and the challenges of maritime travel during this period, making it an essential resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the colonial history of Africa.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Artículos relacionados

  • Fitz Lee 1866-1889 The Lees of Dinwiddie Virginia
    Jacqueli Finley
    In Honor and Memory of Fitz Lee 1866-1889'On June 30, 1898, Cuban freedom fighters and some American volunteers aboard the U.S.S. Florida attempted an amphibious landing at Tayabacoa, Cuba. The landing party immediately engaged with Spanish soldiers from a nearby blockhouse. The Cubans and Americans retreated, leaving behind a group of wounded comrades. A call for volunteers to...
    Disponible

    27,72 €

  • My Experiments With Truth
    M. K. Gandhi
    ''I simply want to tell the story of my numerous experiments with truth, and as my life consists of nothing but those experiments, it is true that the story will take the shape of an autobiography.'' - M. K. Gandhi This extraordinary autobiography is a window to the life of the great leader and social worker, M. K. Gandhi. This first-hand account of his life offers insight into...
    Disponible

    31,54 €

  • India of my Dreams
    M. K. Gandhi
    India Of My Dreams is a collection of passages from speeches and writings of M.K. Gandhi showcasing how he envisaged India. Enumerating his views and ideas on various socio-political, cultural and economic issues, the book renders a fascinating insight into Gandhi’s ideologies and his dream of a prosperous and vibrant India. Gandhi, a propounder of the ideologies of Ahimsa (non...
    Disponible

    21,01 €

  • Juda Rising
    Dr. Beverley Anderson
    The concept of 'Juda Rising' began with one individual who was convinced that she was a descendant of the ancient Bantus. Her inner-standing of Temple Worship formed the basis on which her personal story became a wonderful unravelling. Dr Beverley was born into a family that had strong priestly tendencies, that were characterised by attention to detail, and discipline. The Mos...
    Disponible

    43,63 €

  • Gen. Park Chung-Hee and South Korea’s Han River Miracle
    Walter Jung
    Gen. Park Chung-Hee was born to a poor family in rural Korea when Japan ruled the nation as a colony. After teaching at a rural elementary school for three years, he studied at three different military academies to become an army officer in the liberated Korea. Although he encountered a career-threatening crisis right before the outbreak of the Korean War, he returned to the se...
  • A German Cavalry Officer’s Great War
    Vera von Faber du Faur / Elizabeth C. Knight
    Konrad von Faber du Faur was born in Paris, France on the 27th of May, 1895. He had one older sister, Maria, who was born in 1893 and died in 1950, and a younger sister, Vera, who was born in 1898 and died in 1990. Vera is the author of this book.... With the outbreak of the War in August, 1914, Konrad entered the Imperial Army, serving in the Kavallerie (the cavalry), in a S...
    Disponible

    17,54 €

Otros libros del autor

  • Journal of an African Cruiser
    Horatio Bridge
    'Journal of an African Cruiser' by Horatio Bridge is a gripping naval memoir chronicling his maritime adventures and anti-slavery efforts along the African coast. As a naval officer, Bridge embarked on a daring naval expedition to West Africa, where he confronted the harrowing realities of the slave trade. Through vivid accounts of his encounters with slave traders and his effo...
    Disponible

    13,79 €

  • Journal of an African Cruiser
    Horatio Bridge
    ...
    Disponible

    8,41 €

  • Personal Recollections Of Nathaniel Hawthorne
    Horatio Bridge
    ''Personal Recollections of Nathaniel Hawthorne'' is a memoir written by Horatio Bridge about his friendship with the famous American author Nathaniel Hawthorne. The book provides an intimate glimpse into the life and personality of Hawthorne, as well as the literary and social scene of mid-19th century America. Bridge describes his first meeting with Hawthorne, their travels t...
    Disponible

    31,30 €

  • Journal Of An African Cruiser Comprising Sketches Of The Canaries, The Cape De Verds, Liberia, Madeira, Sierra Leone And Other Places Of Interest On The West Coast Of Africa
    Horatio Bridge
    ''A Journal Of An African Cruiser'' is a travelogue written by Horatio Bridge, detailing his experiences as a naval officer on a journey along the West Coast of Africa in the mid-19th century. The book is divided into chapters, each dedicated to a different location, including the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Liberia, Madeira, and Sierra Leone. Bridge provides vivid descriptions...
    Disponible

    29,34 €