Flag Ship V1: Or A Voyage Around The World In The United States Frigate Columbia, Attended By Her Consort The Sloop Of War John Adams (1840)

The Flag Ship V1: Or A Voyage Around The World In The United States Frigate Columbia, Attended By Her Consort The Sloop Of War John Adams (1840) is a historical travelogue written by Fitch Waterman Taylor. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences during a voyage around the world on the United States Frigate Columbia, accompanied by the sloop of war John Adams. The journey took place in the early 19th century, and the book provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and adventures that sailors faced during this time. The author describes the various ports of call, including Brazil, the Cape of Good Hope, and the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii), as well as the people and cultures he encountered along the way. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the ships themselves, as well as the daily routines and duties of the sailors on board. Overall, The Flag Ship V1 provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of maritime travel and exploration.And Bearing The Broad Pennant Of Commodore George C. Read.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.