PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
EUR 27,57
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Aggiungi al carrelloPAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
EUR 18,76
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Aggiungi al carrelloPaperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the thrilling true tales recounted by a group of travelers during a sea passage from Shanghai to Japan. The author and his shipmates share a meal and engage in fascinating discussions about their experiences. Among them is Captain Blac Gregor, whose daring seamanship is legendary, and whose unusual strength, it is rumored, rivals that of ten ordinary men. An enigmatic character, Cunninghame, joins the group and captivates them with his tales of intrigue and adventure. These stories offer unique insights into the lives of people living and working in the Far East at the time of the Taiping Rebellion, and highlight the thrill of exploration, the courage of those who sought their fortune on the high seas, and the enduring allure of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.