A lady's captivity among Chinese pirates in the Chinese seas by Fanny Loviot
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"A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas" by Fanny Loviot is a personal account and travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the harrowing experiences of a young woman navigating the dangers of maritime travel and the treachery of piracy in the East. The story likely unfolds through the perspective of the protagonist, who deals with peril, resilience, and the cultural landscapes she encounters as she
finds herself ensnared by Chinese pirates. The opening of the narrative establishes the protagonist's voyage from Havre, illustrating her initial excitement and subsequent apprehension as she sets sail with her sister towards California. The author provides vivid descriptions of their turbulent sea journey, complete with storms and moments of fear, which foreshadow the eventual encounter with pirates. Early on, the tone shifts from adventure to trepidation as the narrator reflects on the nature of her journey, setting the stage for the unpredictable series of events that follow. Through her deployment of rich imagery and emotional depth, Loviot invites readers into a world steeped in danger, cultural encounters, and the quest for survival amidst dire circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Loviot, Fanny |
|---|---|
| Translator | Edwards, Amelia B., 1831-1892 |
| Uniform Title | Les pirates chinois. English |
| Title | A lady's captivity among Chinese pirates in the Chinese seas |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages around the world |
| Subject | Loviot, Fanny -- Travel |
| Subject | Pirates -- China |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34167 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-34167-5 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 257 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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