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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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A Year in China: And a Narrative of Capture and Imprisonment, When Homeward Bound, on Board the Rebel Pirate Florida (Cram Edition)

A Year in China: And a Narrative of Capture and Imprisonment, When Homeward Bound, on Board the Rebel Pirate Florida (Cram Edition)

Williams, Martha Noyes
Bryant, William Cullen

Paperback

BoatingChinaTrue Crime

ISBN10: 1026238684
ISBN13: 9781026238684
Publisher: Xpresspress
Published: Jul 2 2026
Pages: 306
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This XpressRead Cram Edition of A Year in China pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.

Experience a remarkable journey and harrowing adventure with Martha Noyes Williams's A year in China, a compelling personal narrative that offers a rare window into the past. This extraordinary account unfolds in two distinct, yet equally captivating, parts.

First, immerse yourself in an intimate travelogue detailing a year spent exploring the vast and intriguing landscapes of China. Williams provides a unique and observant perspective on the country, offering vivid descriptions of its culture, customs, and daily life, meticulously capturing the essence of a bygone era in East Asia. It is a rich historical and geographical record, painted through the eyes of a keen observer.

The narrative then takes a dramatic turn as Williams recounts her perilous homeward bound voyage. Readers are plunged into a gripping tale of maritime adventure, detailing her shocking capture at sea and subsequent imprisonment aboard the notorious rebel pirate ship Florida. This candid account offers an invaluable historical record of 19th-century piracy and a powerful testament to human resilience in the face of extreme adversity.

Combining detailed geographical observations with an extraordinary personal ordeal, A year in China stands as an authentic and enduring voice from the past, inviting readers into a world of exploration, danger, and survival on the high seas.

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