In Eastern Seas by J. J. Smith

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27926.html.images 478 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27926.epub3.images 269 kB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27926.epub.images 275 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27926.epub.noimages 257 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27926.kf8.images 465 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27926.kindle.images 438 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27926.txt.utf-8 415 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/27926/pg27926-h.zip 257 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Smith, J. J.
Title In Eastern Seas
Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83
Note Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by a Project Gutenberg volunteer working with
digital material generously made available by the Internet
Archive
Summary "In Eastern Seas" by J. J. Smith is a naval memoir written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the experiences of the crew and the commissioning of H.M.S. "Iron Duke," which served in China from 1878 to 1883. The narrative captures the adventures, challenges, and life aboard a naval vessel as it journeys through significant locations and cultures of the Eastern seas, with a focus on the camaraderie among sailors. The opening of the narrative presents the protagonist reflecting on the commissioning of the ship and his surroundings in Devonport as he prepares for an exciting journey ahead. He describes the tranquil beauty and busy life of the harbor, hinting at the youthful composition of the crew, who are ready to embark on a new adventure. As the narrative unfolds, we learn about the preliminary activities leading up to the ship's departure, including training, bonding among crew members, and preparations for the challenges they will face at sea. The thoughtful introspection and rich details provide a vivid snapshot of naval life, establishing an engaging context for the ensuing journey through the Eastern seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Voyages and travels
Subject Iron Duke (Ship)
Category Text
EBook-No. 27926
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 240 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!