James Grant

The Narrative of a Voyage of Discovery, Performed in His Majesty's Vessel the Lady Nelson in the Years 1800, 1801, and 1802, to New South Wales

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Produktbeschreibung

An 1803 account of the sea trials of a new ship, and the captain's impressions of Cape Town and Australia.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Oktober 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 297mm x 210mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 674g
• ISBN-13: 9781108039413
• ISBN-10: 1108039413
• Artikelnr.: 34571300

Autorenporträt

James Grant, born on August 1, 1822, changed into a Scottish creator famend for his prolific contributions to literature, specially within the genres of historic fiction, journey, and military narratives. His early years had been steeped in a navy environment due to his father's profession in the British navy, which significantly stimulated Grant's writing. Grant's literary profession flourished at some stage in the 19th century, marked via a high-quality output of extra than 90 novels, regularly published under various pseudonyms inclusive of Harry Gringo and Lawrence L. Lynch. His works were recognized for his or her bright portrayal of navy life, regularly drawing from his firsthand reviews and historic activities. "Adventures of an Aide-de-Camp" is certainly one of his remarkable works, depicting memories of navy adventures and reflecting Grant's intimate information of military existence. His writing style changed into characterized via particular descriptions, intricate plots, and a penchant for ancient accuracy, making his narratives compelling and engaging. Grant's literary achievements solidified his reputation as a prominent figure in nineteenth-century literature, and his have an impact on at the style of military fiction stays huge to this day. He continued to jot down and publish till his passing on May 5, 1887, leaving in the back of a wealthy legacy of gripping storytelling and historic insight.

Inhaltsangabe

Account of the Origin of Sliding Keels: Advantages applicable to ships in general when constructed with sliding keels
Advantage to trading vessels and the general improvement of navigation
Narrative of a Voyage: Run from the Thames to the Cape of Good Hope
Transactions at the Cape of Good Hope
Run from the Cape of Good Hope to New Holland
Remarks made on board the Lady Nelson on coming in with the land of New Holland
Occurrences and transactions in New Holland and New South Wales
General observations on New South Wales
Voyage in the Anna Josepha round Cape Horn to the Cape of Good Hope
Appendix.