Journal Of A Voyage Performed In The Lion Extra Indiaman: From Madras To Columbo, And Da Lagoa Bay, On The Eastern Coast Of Africa (1800)

""Journal of a Voyage Performed in the Lion Extra Indiaman: From Madras to Columbo, and Da Lagoa Bay, on the Eastern Coast of Africa"" is a historical account written by William M. White in 1800. The book chronicles White's journey on the Lion Extra Indiaman, a British ship, from Madras, India to Columbo, Sri Lanka, and then to Da Lagoa Bay on the eastern coast of Africa. The book provides a detailed description of the places visited during the voyage, including the people, customs, and natural scenery encountered along the way. White also offers insights into the challenges and dangers faced by sailors during this time period, including storms, disease, and hostile encounters with pirates and other ships. Overall, ""Journal of a Voyage Performed in the Lion Extra Indiaman"" is a fascinating historical document that provides a vivid picture of life at sea and the experiences of early European explorers in the Indian Ocean region. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of maritime exploration and trade.Where The Ship Was Condemned, In The Year 1798, With Some Account Of The Manners And Customs Of The Inhabitants Of Da Lagoa Bay, And A Vocabulary Of The Language.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.