This riveting account of two separate shipwrecks - one English, one French - is a testament to the indomitable human spirit in the face of extreme adversity. Alexandre Corréard, Jean Baptiste Henri Savigny, and John M'Leod vividly recount the harrowing experiences of the crews of the Alceste and the Medusa, as they struggle to survive in hostile waters. A true classic of maritime literature, this book is not to be missed.
In 1816, the HMS Alceste set sail for China, carrying a diplomatic delegation tasked with strengthening British relations with the Qing Empire. This account, written by John M'Leod, provides a firsthand look at the voyage, as well as the culture and people encountered along the way.
This book provides a first-hand account of a voyage to West Africa in the late 19th century. Its three authors, I. Clark, John M'Leod, and Rosamond Manton, were all British missionaries who traveled to Dahomey, a kingdom on the coast of West Africa. The book provides a fascinating insight into the culture and customs of the Dahomian people, as well as the challenges faced by European missionaries in Africa at that time.